Alex Pino Podcast

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By: Alex Pino

Alex Pino Podcast is a behind the scenes look at the life of an open mic stand up comedian in his 40s in Florida figuring things out in real time. Alex shares stories from the open mic grind, stand up comedy competitions, weird observations about life, parenting, society, and the strange things that start happening when you start doing stand up comedy as an adult.

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#016 - BetterHelp vs Buzzsprout
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#16
Last Thursday at 10:47 PM

Recapping a bomb at Britt's Tavern that somehow still inspired somebody to try an open mic, plus digging up an old Japan eBay video switcher for Forza, driving to Wayward Sons cross-training at Riverside Community Center, quitting complaining cold turkey, and a BetterHelp vs Buzzsprout bit on the way through the rain.

Britt's Tavern โ€” 432 South Brevard Ave, Arcadia
Wayward Sons / Riverside Community Center โ€” Fort Myers

Recorded September 17, 2026.


#015 - We're on YouTube guys
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#15
Last Wednesday at 11:58 PM

Hosted Coastal Dayz Monday, headed to Britt's Tavern in Arcadia for the open mic, and the podcast is on YouTube now so clips can go vertical. Still chasing that first stranger who shows up because of the pod.

Catch live comedy:

Britt's Tavern โ€” 432 South Brevard Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266 (Monday 8pm comedy; also Wednesday nights)Stet's Bar โ€” 1926 Winkler Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901 (Wednesday 8pm; home dojo)Coastal Dayz Brewery โ€” Monday nights

Recorded September 16, 2026.


#015 - On the Go: Coastal Dayz Tonight
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#15
09/14/2026

Quick on-the-go update: hosting Monday open mic at Coastal Dayz Brewery in Fort Myers (2161 McGregor Blvd) โ€” showtime 6:30, ends at 9. Quiet weekend with family, podcast hit about 75 downloads, and a shout to whoever's listening instead of calling.

Recorded September 14, 2026.


#014 - Performing at the castle on Kings Highway
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#14
09/09/2026

Driving home from Visani's 1st Comic Standing Round 4 in Port Charlotte. Competitiveness kicked in at the castle on Kings Hwy, the set felt better than expected, got 22 votes (up from 3 at Snappers), and Katie may have opportunities in the works โ€” plus Calusa/Sanibel, maybe Miami, and Nice Guys Pizza in October.

Recorded September 8, 2026.


#013 - Here's your little announcement
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#13
09/05/2026

Just got done at Snappers. Open mic was a blast, then the announcement you've been waiting for: guests are coming (aiming Nov/Dec, mostly a 2027 thing). Plus Coastal Days, Sonny's, and Stet's plugs.

Recorded September 4, 2026.


#012 - Congratulations โ€” 50 downloads
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#12
09/05/2026

Shocked my podcast host emailed me about 50 downloads. On the way to Snappers in Fort Myers, plugging Tuesday at Sonny's, and spring-cleaning into the weekend.

Recorded September 4, 2026.


#011 - The move that buys back nine weeks a year
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#11
09/03/2026

After my first co-host night at Stet's, I talk through a big family decision: selling the house and renting closer to work and school. The math says the move could buy back about nine full work weeks every year โ€” time with my wife and son instead of time in the car.

Recorded September 3, 2026.


#010 - Vintage laptop that's actually useful now
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#10
09/02/2026

Nerding out over Omarchy on a 12-year-old ThinkPad. Battery went from about 40 minutes on Windows to around seven hours, and this episode was recorded on it before co-hosting at Stet's.

Recorded September 2, 2026.


#009 - No culture since the 90s
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#9
09/02/2026

Trying to get the podcast rolling again after a call with a grade-school pal. Culture has been spread thin by the internet, plus nostalgia, a ChatGPT riff on monoculture, and co-hosting Evolving Comedy at Stet's tonight.

Recorded September 2, 2026.


#008 - The opposite of a testimonial
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#8
08/26/2026

At Stet's for Evolving Comedy Night, talking about a Monday skit, roast-style opposite-of-a-testimonial clips, and a Port Charlotte competition on September 8.

Recorded August 26, 2026.


#007 - I wanted to work all day
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#7
08/25/2026

Driving to Coastal Dayz, talking about a deli-meats sketch, wanting to work through the weekend, and doing both five-minute sets back to back.

Recorded August 24, 2026.


#006 - Shooting star
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#6
08/22/2026

After a Saturday showcase at Valerie's Lounge, I talk through a crossroads on Fort Myers Beach. A shooting star shows up mid-thought.

Recorded July 18, 2026.


#005 - Windy city beach
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#5
08/21/2026

A 3:21 a.m. beach memo after a Fort Myers comedy day: skits with Mr. Beachbum and Emily Fisher, Dante hosting Coastal Dayz, a new five-minute set, and six nights in a row.

Recorded July 19, 2026.


#004 - Not even one beer
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#4
08/20/2026

After a Monday open mic, I talk about hitting 94 times on the mic, someone turning an iPad cover into an armoire, and going straight to the gym instead of staying out.

Recorded August 3, 2026.


#003 - Armoire comeback
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#3
08/19/2026

In this episode of The Alex Pino Podcast, I talk about doing the same joke over and over during my set. It somehow went well. Or at least it felt like it did.

Recorded May 16, 2026.


#002 - Just tired
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#2
08/19/2026

In this episode of The Alex Pino Podcast, I am just tired.

Recorded August 19, 2026.


#001 'Few Things Done On My Laptop Is All
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#1
08/19/2026

In this episode of The Alex Pino Podcast, I sit down at the laptop and just get a few things done.

Music: Wine & Spirits by Xavy Rusan and Jungle Boy by DonVayei, courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

Recorded July 2, 2023.