LUSH, TROPICAL, and EXOTIC! The Epic Tiki is a weekly podcast hosted by comedian and filmmaker Luke Soin.
Join Luke as he hangs out and chats with his friends and other comedians, filmmakers, and interesting people—Laid-back, conversational, humorous. The podcast combines comedy, movie discussions, personal anecdotes, joke writing, pop culture, and more. Topics vary. Could be comedy careers, personal stories, film & movies, sometimes deep dives into fandoms (e.g. Star Wars, Lord of the Rings), pop culture, life experiences.
Luke interjects with his comedic sensibilities; there’s often spontaneous or tangential humor, as well as the sharing of weird or funny anecdotes. It’s not super polished in a formal sense — more genuine and casual.
It tries to feel like you’re just hanging out with these people.
Luke Soin: Luke Soin is a stand-up comedian based in Sacramento, California. He’s also a filmmaker/videographer and runs Epic Tiki, a platform for comedic web videos, sketches, talk shows, and podcasts. His comedic style is described as silly and self-effacing. He performs regularly around the Sacramento area (Laughs Unlimited, Punch Line, etc.), and has done showcases at notable clubs in San Francisco, Las Vegas, and even Vancouver. He produces a comedy show in a backyard setting called Cornerhouse Comedy in Tahoe Park neighborhood. He has film work credited (IMDb): titles include Josh Means Business (2023), Chazz Hawkins: The First One’s on the House (2024), Plate It (2022).
This week, Soin sits down for a fantastic chat with friend and stand-up comedian Lourdes Ayon as they discuss a variety of topics, including comedic journeys, pop culture favorites, and current events.
Lourdes Ayon: Born in Tijuana, MX, and raised in San Diego, CA, Lourdes quickly adapted to American culture while staying true to her Mexican roots. Growing up in a family of writers and musical performers, she has an endless reservoir of comedic material and laughter. Now based in Sacramento, CA, Lourdes brings her infectious energy and charisma to the stage, captivating audiences with her personal stories about Mexican culture, aging, and family dynamics. A crowd favorite at the Latina Comedy Festival and a Top 40 Comic at the Word Series of Comedy, she has opened for esteemed comedians like Paul Rodriguez, Jerry Garcia, Luz Pazos, Jeff Garcia and Alfred Robles. Catch Lourdes lighting up the stage at premier clubs across California, Oregon, including Laugh Factory, Cobb’s Comedy, Mic Drop Comedy, Punchline, and Laughs Unlimited.
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