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Join Ryan and Ruban on the Going the Distance podcast as they dive into Rocky Balboa vibes, the art of humor, and the real grind of a comedian's life, with veteran stand-up legend Brad Upton dropping wisdom we desperately need! This hilarious episode features Brad, a former fourth-grade teacher and track coach turned comedy powerhouse, who first hit the stage in 1984 and now boasts over 40 years of non-stop laughs, thousands of performances worldwide, and massive viral fame from his Dry Bar Comedy specials that have racked up hundreds of millions of views. Brad shares stories from opening for icons like the late Joan Rivers and Johnny Mathis (until his 2025 retirement), headlining internationally, winning the Las Vegas Comedy Festival, and his clean, relatable style that crushes crowds from 18 to 80 with razor-sharp takes on marriage, aging, generations, and everyday absurdities. The guys geek out over comedy timing, stage secrets, and balancing life on the road—perfect for Rocky fans, comedy nerds, or anyone craving authentic laughs and inspiration.
