Mike Murphy and John Grimes are two comedians bringing their unique perspectives to the wild world of comedy.
From outrageous scenarios to unbelievable stories, they tackle every topic with humor and creativity. Join them for laugh-out-loud moments and unpredictable entertainment.
Mike Murphy: Mike Murphy is a father, comedian, actor, writer, and US Army Veteran. Mike grew up in Garfield, a neighborhood in the inner city of Pittsburgh, in the late 90s and early 2000s. Mike enjoyed being the center of attention by making people laugh. Mike’s intelligence, coupled with the gift of gab, helped him transform himself into Comedian Mike Murphy.
Mike was first introduced to comedy while owning a dump truck business when a friend suggested he sign up to do stand-up comedy at the Pittsburgh Improv. After his first time on stage, Mike knew comedy was his Happy place and his calling. Love, at first sight, some might call it. Mike’s first big break was in 2019 when he opened up for DC Young Fly in front of more than one thousand people. After that performance, he dissolved his dump truck business and moved to Los Angeles, California to fulfill his dream as a Comedian.
Since moving to LA Mike has performed with Legends such as Dave Chappelle, Gary Owen, David Arnold, Earthquake, Mark Curry and Deray Davis as well as touring with Tony Rock. You can see him perform live all over Los Angeles at places like the World Famous Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, and The Hollywood Improv.
On this episode of The Mike Murphy Show, Mike Murphy sits down with Mike Murphy and John Grimes sit down with comedian CP for a candid conversation about his journey from Detroit to becoming one of comedy’s most recognizable faces. CP opens up about the grind behind his success, the opportunities that changed his career, and the lessons he learned while building his name in entertainment.
The conversation dives into his early days on Roast Me, how that platform helped launch his career, and why he eventually made the decision to evolve beyond that style of content. CP discusses balancing stand-up comedy, touring, and pursuing more serious acting opportunities while navigating the challenges that come with growth and success. The episode also explores a topic that resonates with many people: protecting your peace and setting boundaries with unsupportive family members. CP shares powerful insights on personal growth, self-preservation, and why sometimes success requires making difficult decisions about who has access to your life.
This is an honest, insightful, and inspiring conversation filled with valuable lessons about ambition, sacrifice, family, and what it takes to level up in both your career and personal life.
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