Austin’s Comedy Boom, DMT Pens, and the Art of Roasting: TFG Ep. 46 with Mike Eaton
In this hilarious and insight-packed episode of Two Fun Guys, Brent and Tony welcome Austin-based stand-up comedian Mike Eaton for an unfiltered conversation about the grind of comedy, psychedelic revelations, and the art of roasting. Buckle up for a journey through the evolution of Austin’s comedy scene and what happens when you accidentally eat 700 mg of edibles. In This Episode, We Cover: Mike’s cannabis consumption habits and the infamous 700 mg edible accident. Bad trips and handling psychedelics like a pro—or not. Transitioning from high doses of drugs to low-tolerance psychedelics. Mike's journey to becoming one of Austin’s top roast battlers and the nuanced strategy behind writing razor-sharp insults. The evolution of the Austin comedy scene post-pandemic, fueled by transplants and dreamers. The unique dynamic of Kill Tony and its impact on local comedians. Why podcasts are vital for stand-ups: marketing without burning material. How Mike juggles two podcasts (Highly Social and a new food-focused project) and comedy gigs. Mike’s weekly hustle: open mics, game shows, and road trips to headline. Advice for aspiring comedians and a plea for audiences to embrace the diversity of comedy styles. Connect with Mike Eaton: Instagram: @Mike.Is.Eaton: https://www.instagram.com/mike.is.eaton/ Podcast: Highly Social: https://www.instagram.com/highlysocialpod Podcast: I Could Eat: https://www.instagram.com/icouldeatpodcast/ Mike’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/THEMikeEaton People and Places Mentioned in this Episode: Casey Rocket Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyrocket Andy Malferina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andymalafarina/ Creek and the Cave (Venue) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creekandcave Kill Tony Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killtonyshow Pitch-A-Friend (Dating Event) Website: https://www.pitch-a-friend.com/austin/ Sunset Strip Comedy Club (Austin, TX) Website: https://www.sunsetstripatx.com/ Vulcan Gas Company (Austin, TX) Website: https://www.vulcanatx.com/ Punchline Comedy Club (Houston, TX) Website: https://www.punchlinehtx.com/ Hole Hecklers (Charity Golf Comedy) Website: https://holehecklers.com/ Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast Website: https://www.mssecretpodcast.com/ Sub and follow the podcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twofunguyspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twofunguyspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twofunguyspodcast 📢 Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Chapter Markers: 0:00 The Donkey Bar Incident 5:01 Spiritual Lessons from DMT 15:01 Performing High vs. Sober 20:00 Navigating Roast Battles 30:00 The Rise of Austin Comedy 40:00 Kill Tony’s Impact 50:00 Podcasting & New Ventures 60:00 Mike’s Weekly Hustle 70:00 Embracing Comedy’s Diversity