UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently realized his long-standing passion project with the opening of Comedy Mothership, in Austin. The famed podcaster who juggled multiple professions intended to transform the comedy scene in the city after the Capital City Comedy Club closed down. Therefore, the new venture by the renowned TV presenter set the ball rolling for fresh developments. Notably, the comedy club’s selling point of anti-cancel culture club attracted substantial footfall at the opening. The affordable billing also added to the positive reviews. Hence, the color commentator basked in the success of the new venture. And vocally expressed his emotions about the new enterprise.
The 55-year-old’s brainchild in making for over 2 years, the club is the materialization of the ideal locale for the comics. Further, it is the realization to restore the capital into a major live comedy club. The idiosyncratic place adorned with alien and art déco theme promises to be a safe harbor from the cancel culture.
Joe Rogan elated with the realization of his dream project
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The comedian himself adorned the first show billed as “Joe Rogan and Friends” as he went against David Lucas, Ron White, Tim Dillon, Roseanne Barr, and Tony Hinchcliffe. Sticking to his brash persona, he indulged in intoxication as he soaked in the eventful night’s success.
Reiterating the main marketing aspect of the place, the UFC personnel said, “I’m drunk and on mushrooms in my new club. This is as high as I’ve ever been onstage. I need to connect with this moment… You can’t fire me from my own club, b*tch!”
Afterward, in a Q&A session, the standup comic revealed how he felt about his club’s opening. However, the former Fear Factor host was yet to internalize the reality. Thus, he stated, “I know it’s real, but it doesn’t feel real… I was super nervous today.”
The attractions at Comedy Motherboard
Established on Austin’s historic Sixth Street, the venue has two stages. The prominent headliner is called Fat Man and the smaller stage is labeled Little Boy.
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As expected, the curious place is hard to get in as the security features include face scanning. Despite the lavish outlook, reasonably priced tickets along with the promise of safe space remain the central attraction.
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