I sat down with Weaver in the office above Laugh Factory Chicago just before he was to perform his last set in the city. In a week or so, Aaron is moving out to LA to further his career and I thought it would be appropriate to reflect on his time here in Chicago.

Winging it has gotten Aaron pretty far. He’s headlining all over the city, and is excited about his big move to LA. But his carefree attitude is starting to affect him. “The older you get, the more people try to force a plan on you, the more they judge you for not having one, and the more I start to believe them a little bit.” And the people may have a point. Aaron was just informed by his mechanic that the car he planned to drive to LA doesn’t stand a chance of making it there. But i’m sure he’ll figure something out. Automotive problems aside, Aaron has good instincts both on and off the stage. I think we can expect big things from him in LA.
So while this episode of my podcast might not be filled with a lot of “insider advice” or “tricks of the trade”, it does contain a smart, funny comic who is doing things his own way. Just don’t ask him what that “way” is, because he has no idea.
To listen to my full interview with Aaron Weaver, click on the podcast link below:
Above the Laughs: Comedy Conversations from the Laugh Factory Chicago
Winging It: Comedy Career Planning with Aaron Weaver
Winging It: Comedy Career Planning with Aaron Weaver
Matt Chiaramonte