I Had This Weird Delusional Belief ~ Mikey McDonald

Comedian and Comedy Store door guy Mikey McDonald joins us to unpack the “weird delusional belief” that made him move to Nashville and chase stand-up comedy before he had ever done a single open mic. After failing out of a master’s program, battling addiction, and convincing himself he’d have a Netflix special in nine months, Mikey decided blind confidence was the only option. This is what happens when delusion meets ambition — and somehow doesn’t fall apart. We get into his early stand-up days, performing at a strip club, grinding through open mics, "playing" college football, and eventually earning his way into The Comedy Store. It’s a conversation about ego, risk, addiction recovery, chasing stage time, and the irrational belief you sometimes need to survive in stand-up comedy. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe, like, and drop a comment — it really helps the show. Check out Mikey - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeymcdonald55 🥃 Official Spirits Sponsor – Great Lakes Distillery Website: https://greatlakesdistillery.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesdistillery 🎲Episode Sponsor - FU The Game Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fu_thegame Website: https://futhegame.com 🍸 Cocktails with Dimples and The Beard YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cwdatb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cwdatbpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CocktailswithDimplesandTheBeard X: https://twitter.com/dimplesthebeard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsdimplesthebeard Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6163487 📧 For sponsorships or collaborations: cwdatb@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I Had This Weird Delusional Belief ~ Mikey McDonald | Ep. 266