Attempted Delivery

Attempted Delivery

By: Shawn Dickensheets & Damian Nopulos

Language: en-us

Categories: Comedy, Stand-up

Welcome to Attempted Delivery with Shawn Dickensheets and Damian Nopulos, a podcast about a couple of stand-up comedy fans who decide to try it out for themselves. Laugh with them and laugh at them as they discuss comedy while documenting the journey leading up to and beyond their very first open mic.

Episodes

Ep. 187 While You're Down There w/ Andrew Glessner
Jan 08, 2026

This week we discuss various forms of choking in football, private chefs, and broadcasting.

Duration: 01:35:32
Ep. 186 Gas Is Good, All The Time
Jan 01, 2026

This week we discuss holiday food, out goals for 2026, and whether or not snorting Pixy Stix breaks a fast.

Duration: 01:39:05
Ep. 185 Tools Of Trauma w/ David Grant
Dec 18, 2025

This week David Grant joins us to discuss cartoons, efficient comedy writing, and cultivating a supportive scene at Church Of Satire.

Duration: 01:34:56
Ep. 184 Unsupervised Women, Unprincipled Men
Dec 11, 2025

This week we discuss stimulants, accuracy in film, and the totally rigged Ravens/Steelers game.

Duration: 01:11:05
Ep. 183 One-Eared Hooker w/ Alex Webb
Dec 04, 2025

This week Alex Webb joins us to discuss traveling the world, bribing guards, and Shawn learns there are white people in Europe.

Duration: 01:35:31
Ep. 182 Live For The Bomb w/ Kaelin Clements & Chris Wolf
Nov 20, 2025

This week our first comedy couple joins us to discuss navigating their relationship through comedy, watching your own sets, and the Baltimore scene.

Duration: 01:29:57
Ep. 181 Rusty Cage In My Basement
Nov 13, 2025

This week we discuss getting fooled by AI, the Soundgarden HOF induction, and another comedy competition. Then Shawn builds a bunker for the end-times and Damian breaks everything,

Duration: 01:23:30
Ep. 180 Prison Penis w/ Tony Knuckles
Nov 06, 2025

This week we get to know Tony Knuckles, host of The LUNSB Show. We discuss his background in radio, hot food takes, and military movies.

Duration: 02:05:19
Ep. 179 Anger Management
Oct 30, 2025

This week we discuss handling our suppressed rage, drinking with the Irish, and going up on stage with nothing.

Duration: 01:22:34
Ep. 178 Self Aware Blur w/ Kreg Paul
Oct 23, 2025

This week Kreg Paul joins us to discuss joke writing, PTSD, and gay gun rights groups.

Duration: 01:24:13
Ep. 177 Talked About This Before
Oct 16, 2025

This week we discuss the new Taylor Swift album, performing together on a fun bar show, and we go to the most boring football game ever.

Duration: 01:29:37
Ep. 176 Solve For n w/ Patrick McAndrew
Oct 09, 2025

This week Patrick joins us to discuss Bob Dylan, punk music, and the infamous bit that got him temporarily banned from the POV open mic.

Duration: 01:26:02
Ep. 175 It's In The Game
Oct 02, 2025

This week Damian gives Shawn a special gift, then we discuss the artistic merits of video games and the controversial comedy festival in Saudi Arabia.

Duration: 01:27:01
Ep. 174 Hats
Sep 25, 2025

This week we sample some local mead while discussing Damian's hometown making headlines and Shawn's return to the beach.

Duration: 00:59:53
Ep. 173 Postal Apocalyptic w/ Manny Santiago
Sep 18, 2025

This week Manny joins us to discuss Death Stranding, and raising kids in a chaotic world. Then we solve politics.

Duration: 01:39:44
Ep. 172 Freak On A Leash
Sep 11, 2025

This week we discuss the perks of working for the post office, public displays of affection, and writer's block.

Duration: 01:06:08
Ep. 172 Freak On A Leash
Sep 11, 2025

This week we discuss the perks of working for the post office, public displays of affection, and writer's block.

Duration: 01:31:25
Ep. 171 E Pluribus Unum w/ Jarrod Micale & Sean Light
Sep 04, 2025

This week Jarrod and Sean join us to discuss loud cars, delivering mail, and getting harassed by cops for skateboarding.

Duration: 01:31:25
Ep. 170 My Body My Choice
Aug 28, 2025

This week we discuss Taylor Swift's controversial new album, Shawn's recent shows, and Damian's surgery.

Duration: 01:10:19
Ep. 169 Welcoming The Aliens w/ Mike O'Donnell
Aug 21, 2025

This week Mike O'Donnell joins us to discuss aliens, crowd work, and the upcoming Four Horseman show at the Harrisburg Comedy Zone.

Duration: 01:58:43
Ep. 168 Wearing The Crown w/ Damien Robinson
Aug 14, 2025

This week Damien Robinson joins us to discuss water fasting, playing the D.C. Cannabis Festival, and robbing the Amish.

Duration: 01:30:56
Ep. 167 Heil Fashion
Aug 07, 2025

This week we discuss a car deal gone wrong, cartoons, and Shawn's nutty new house guest.

Duration: 01:42:22
Ep. 166 It's Just A Ride
Jul 31, 2025

This week we talk all about the Diddy verdict, the Epstein cover up, and Shane Gillis killing it.

Duration: 01:15:38
Ep. 165 It's A Living w/ Lennon Free
Jul 24, 2025

This week we bring in Lennon Free to talk all about video games, comedy competitions, and Fruity Pebbles.

Duration: 01:34:38
Ep. 164 Baby Goat Shoulder w/ Ali
Jul 17, 2025

This week Fellow Comedian Ali joins us to discuss starting comedy in D.C., the Amish, and the "art" in artificial intelligence.

Duration: 01:39:52
Ep. 163 Rewhorebeth Beach
Jul 10, 2025

This week we're back from our break to talk about food, comedy competitions, and our beach trips.

Duration: 01:29:46
Ep. 162 Jesus Played Bass w/ Elliott Gottloeb
Jun 26, 2025

This week Elliott Gottloeb comes on the podcast to talk about who sucks more, The Beatles, Eagles, or Jesus.

Duration: 01:45:04
Ep. 161 Something In The Water
Jun 19, 2025

This week we discuss a new Pennsylvania law, Taylor Swift reclaiming the rights to her music, and why spicy food is cap.

Duration: 01:33:18
Ep 160 Escape From New York
Jun 12, 2025

This week we talk about our final day in NYC, our broken mail trucks, and our broken bodies.

Duration: 01:10:39
Ep 159 Bodega Cat Is For Closers
Jun 05, 2025

Forgive the audio as we come to you this week from a hotel room in NYC where we discuss Joey Roses, the Comedy Cellar, Bill Burr on Broadway, and hitting an open mic.

Duration: 01:14:26
Ep 158 Social Gambling & No Lives Matter
May 29, 2025

Against our better judgment, this week we play our very first open mic sets for you and reminisce about our humble beginnings.

Duration: 00:44:01
Ep 157 Power Bottom Steering
May 22, 2025

This week we discuss short-term memory, U.S. history, and... um... we forget.

Duration: 01:27:51
Ep 156 Tracking Update: Attempted Delivery Recap
May 13, 2025

This episode is coming early to coincide with our video launch! Check us out on YouTube as we highlight epic moments from the last 3 years.

Duration: 01:30:31
Ep 155 JonBenét Was Guilty
May 08, 2025

This week we discuss the Baltimore Ravens releasing Justin Tucker, our upcoming road trip to NYC, and rewriting jokes.

Duration: 01:10:58
Ep 154 Chicago Handshake w/ Maalik Stark
Apr 30, 2025

This week comedian and brewmaster Maalik Stark joins us to discuss colorblindness, Tyler Perry, and comedy competition season. And then he tries to poison us.

Duration: 01:34:02
Ep 153 Suspicious Melanin
Apr 24, 2025

This week we discuss Kanye's love for his family, feeling nostalgic for things past, and Shawn taking a couple visiting comics on a Philly adventure.

Duration: 01:05:33
Ep 152 Manopause
Apr 17, 2025

This week we discuss the upcoming Harry Potter series, deviating from your set on stage, and something about some bass player.

Duration: 01:12:07
Ep 151 Nudie Foodie w/ Kyle Ziegler
Apr 10, 2025

This week our studio is falling apart as Kyle Ziegler joins us to talk sandwiches, algorithms, and performing a naked stand-up set.

Duration: 01:32:20
Ep 150 The Iceman Cometh
Apr 03, 2025

This week we discuss the passing of Val Kilmer, a new Diddy lawsuit, and the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.

Duration: 01:18:08
Ep 149 Canadian Ta-riffs w/ Zac Jack
Mar 27, 2025

This week Zac Jack joins us to discuss new allegations concerning Ryan Reynolds, sketch comedy, and how every movie is Die Hard.


Check out Whiskey Space Station for some of the best sketch comedy on the interwebs, and Zac Jack's new podcast Raised By Television dropping March 31st!

Duration: 01:34:08
Ep 148 Oops! All Arsenic
Mar 20, 2025

This week we discuss the Girl Scout cookie lawsuit, Kanye's latest hijinks, and the release of the JFK assassination files.

Duration: 01:20:34
Ep 147 That Kind Of Thing
Mar 13, 2025

This week we discuss algorithms, plagiarism in music and comedy, and must-see TV and film.

Duration: 01:16:06
Ep 146 Finger Prick
Mar 06, 2025

This week we discuss Shawn's fasting, Damian getting F'd at the drive-thru car wash, and the legacy of Bill Hicks.

Duration: 01:23:05
Ep 145 In The Boy Scouts w/ Larry Loobey
Feb 27, 2025

This week Larry Loobey joins us to discuss balancing comedy and family, feeling old, and his triumphant victory in the Showdown at Sundown Roast Battle.

Duration: 01:40:06
Ep 144 Box Set w/ Korey Miller
Feb 20, 2025

This week Carrie Mueller joins us to discuss football, Saturday Night Live, and the most epic roast battle ever.

Duration: 01:33:39
Ep 143 Gym Shoes w/ Bobby Tamburro
Feb 13, 2025

This week Bobby Tamburro joins us to discuss the central PA comedy scene, finding your voice, and handling the audience.


Check out Bobby on the Davey Mac Sports Program:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL32lsDtEMQcB_tgc4NLrRoyW-bgXETIFe&si=9nLt-CS8oVrl67xs

Duration: 01:25:53
Ep 142 We Are?
Feb 06, 2025

This week we discuss our on-stage progress, award shows, and the CIA.

Duration: 01:30:57
Ep 141 Tissue Damage w/ Sean Light
Jan 31, 2025

This week Sean Light joins us to discuss his start in comedy, accepting compliments, and hemorrhoids.

Duration: 01:49:53
Ep 140 Jazz Hands
Jan 23, 2025

This week we discuss Nazi salutes, the NFL, and girl scout cookies.

Duration: 01:21:10
Ep 139 Rich-On-Rich Violence
Jan 16, 2025

This week we discuss the L.A. fires, the healthcare CEO murder, and our week of killer comedy shows. Then we debate the merits of backing in vs. pulling in when parking.

Duration: 01:24:24
Ep 138 Fresh, Never Frozen
Jan 09, 2025

This week we welcome a new sponsor as we discuss car rental, postal privatization, and the proper water temperature for teeth brushing.

Duration: 01:08:36
Ep 137 Diddy Prison Glizzy
Jan 02, 2025

This week we ring in the new year with philosophical discussions about shrimp and hot dogs. Then we each share a few embarrassing moments saying regretful things, and declare comedy goals for 2025.


Share a "foot-in-mouth" moment when you have said something regretful at attempteddeliverypodcast@gmail.com


Vote on the merits of the Chicago Hot Dog in our poll under this episode on the Spotify app!

Duration: 01:19:11
Ep 136 Terrorist Simulator w/ Jesse James Martin
Dec 26, 2024

This week Jesse James Martin joins us to discuss dreams, 9/11 conspiracies, and escaping from prison.

Duration: 01:17:46
Ep 135 Ho Ho Hole
Dec 19, 2024

This week we discuss the possible Bill Burr/Billy Corgan relation, recap our recent stand-up shows, and test A.I.'s knowledge of the podcast.

Duration: 01:12:52
Ep 134 We Didn't Start The Fire w/ Brandon Koss
Dec 12, 2024

This week Brandon Koss joins us to discuss comedy and wrestling, and we respond to shots fired by another local podcast.


Check out Brandon's new comedy album, "Good Boy, Artie" on all streaming platforms!

Duration: 01:19:38
Ep 133 Open Season
Dec 05, 2024

This week we discuss guns, cars, and our first time performing on a show together. Then Damian tries to find his voice and Shawn's luxurious hair gets him in trouble.

Duration: 01:31:34
Ep 132 The A.D. Thanksgiving Roast Spectacular
Nov 27, 2024

This week we discuss a current rapper/comedian beef and a busy weekend of shows. Then we break down our epic roast battle followed by a quick ranking of the best and worst Thanksgiving food.

Duration: 01:49:51
Ep 131 Pulling Punches
Nov 21, 2024

This week we get some listener feedback before discussing some postal drama, the Tyson/Paul "fight", and our upcoming roast battle.

Check out and vote in the poll under this episode on the Spotify app!

Duration: 01:33:09
Ep 130 Leggo My Ego w/ Andrew Pollock
Nov 14, 2024

This week Andrew Pollock joins us with one of the funniest comedy origin stories we've heard, and discusses why he crushes us and everyone else in every local comedy competition. We also talk about a local restaurant owner making headlines with a racist rant before we solve women's plight in the comedy scene.

Duration: 01:29:40
Ep 129 Sake Bukkake
Nov 07, 2024

This week we sip sake while discussing football, Greek baptism, and cooking with gas. Also, KISS sucks - let us know if you agree in the poll under this episode in the Spotify app.

Duration: 01:38:58
Ep 128 The Final Episode
Oct 31, 2024

This week we discuss whether comedy has a role in politics and the local roast battle. Then we contemplate our pending doom with one of George Carlin's greatest bits.


Check out Whiskey Space Station's Forrest Gump Redux on YouTube!

Duration: 01:24:52
Ep 127 Like The Global Economy
Oct 24, 2024

This week Shawn gives Damian a potentially controversial gift, before they discuss the fallen musician in the news and their upcoming roast battle.

Duration: 01:13:45
Ep 126 Scratch And Sniff
Oct 17, 2024

This week we celebrate Damian's birthday while discussing some malodorous political mail, Shawn's car troubles, and getting outsmarted by a baby.

Duration: 01:18:42
Ep 125 Snowflake Babies
Oct 10, 2024

This week we discuss postal peeves, Greek baptism, and solving abortion.

Duration: 01:08:41
Ep 124 Bombing Efficiently
Oct 03, 2024

This week we talk food with some American leftovers in Japan, a chill spot on Shawn's route, and Damian's busy comedy weekend.

Duration: 01:12:36
Ep 123 Pushing Buttons
Sep 26, 2024

In this episode we talk about some of the lighter topics such as genocide, sperm donation, conspiracies, incest, suicide, and comedy.

Duration: 01:19:58
Ep 122 White Leather Jacket w/ Jesse James Martin
Sep 19, 2024

This week we bring on Jesse James Martin to talk about growing up surrounded by comedy, Super Bowl halftime shows, and stealing memories.

Duration: 01:56:03
Ep 121 G-A-R-B-A-G-E
Sep 12, 2024

This week we discuss drama in the music industry, a new Kevin Smith movie, and an indecent proposal.

Duration: 01:24:04
Ep 120 To Kill A Wookiee
Sep 05, 2024

This week we talk about banned books, sheltering your kids, and Jamie Foxx. Then we wax philosophical about our recent shows and teddy bears.

Duration: 01:24:30
Ep 119 Sweetheart Of The Pod w/ Jackie Benhayon
Aug 29, 2024

This week the very funny Jackie Benhayon joins us to discuss her beginnings in sketch comedy and stand up, recognizing old acquaintances (or not), and possibly the greatest video game ever made.

Duration: 01:47:29
Ep 118 Black Belt Comedy w/ Matt Joseph
Aug 22, 2024

This week we bring in local comedian Matt Joseph to talk all about the philosophies of comedy, jiu-jitsu, and hardcore music.

Duration: 01:27:53
Ep 117 Very Bright, Very Old, & Very White
Aug 15, 2024

This week we discuss some postal annoyances, why you should always read the terms and conditions, and an exciting show coming to Broadway. Then Shawn checks out a new mic and Damian does a surprise show.

Duration: 01:18:32
Ep 116 Earn Your Death
Aug 08, 2024

This week we go deep and get philosophical while discussing music, separating art from the artist, and the concept of free will. Then we pole vault into the Olympics and our comedy.

Duration: 01:19:35
Ep 115 I Said Maybe w/ Lennon Free
Aug 01, 2024

This week we host veteran stand up comic Lennon Free to tell us about his beginnings in comedy, the scene in Austin, and the greatest performance of My Sharona ever.

Duration: 01:40:03
Ep 114 Comedy Is Hard
Jul 25, 2024

This week we discuss fast food, the pros and cons of A.I., and our great weekend of shows.

Duration: 01:31:34
Ep 113 Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Jul 18, 2024

This action-packed episode is filled with comedy shows, lost dogs, and fire.

Duration: 01:27:49
Ep 112 Supermarket Sweep w/ Mike O'Donnell
Jul 11, 2024

This week Mike O'Donnell joins us to discuss connecting with the audience, insulting the audience, and controlling the urge to kill.


Follow Mike on Instagram @mikeodcomedy

Duration: 01:53:56
Ep 111 I Have Questions
Jul 03, 2024

This week we talk music, dream dinner dates, and settle the Great Swiss Cheese Debate.

Duration: 01:20:12
Ep 110 Beacon Of Diversity w/ Karen K
Jun 27, 2024

This week Karen K joins us to discuss her start in comedy, life as a public defender, and snow cones.

Duration: 01:32:55
Ep 109 Cry Me A River
Jun 20, 2024

This week we have a comedy-heavy episode where we discuss hosting, improv, and likability.

Duration: 01:04:05
Ep 108 A Rye For An Eye w/ Andrew Glessner
Jun 13, 2024

This week comedian Andrew Glessner joins us to discuss gatekeeping, film making, and the merits of Swiss cheese.

Duration: 01:33:15
Ep 107 Different Strokes w/ Manny Santiago
Jun 06, 2024

This week we bring on Manny Santiago to tell us all about his comedy origin story and his experience being a professional juggler.

Duration: 02:01:57
Ep 106 Every Crown Has Its Thorn
May 30, 2024

This week we talk about fate not allowing Damian to do comedy, and stupidity not allowing Shawn to be good at improv.

Duration: 01:20:47
Ep 105 9 Guys, A Girl And A Pizza Place
May 23, 2024

In this action packed episode we discuss an interesting fetish before talking about our exciting weekend of comedy with a cameo from Kasey Nicholson who gives her account of handling a heckler.

Duration: 01:44:56
Ep 104 How Do You Like Them Apples?
May 16, 2024

This week we discuss our own comedy before talking about the Tom Brady roast.

Duration: 01:32:47
Ep 103 Beta Brain w/ Brandon Koss
May 09, 2024

This week Brandon Koss joins us to talk all about comedy, joke writing, and ChatGPT.


Live stream the anniversary Carburetor show on Saturday, May 11 at 8:30pm Eastern Time:

twitch.tv/lancasterimprovplayers

Duration: 01:46:40
Ep 102 Girls, Girls, Girls
May 02, 2024

This week we talk about the new music we've been listening to before we discuss performing in two comedy competitions over the weekend.

Duration: 01:49:45
Ep 101 Sand Farmer w/ Jarrod Micale
Apr 25, 2024

This week Jarrod Micale joins us to talk comedy, video games, and diversity in the workplace.

Duration: 02:08:20
Ep 100 Part 2 Don't Want To Be Famous Like Louis w/Andrew Brooks
Apr 18, 2024

This week frenemy of the pod Andrew Brooks continues his interrogation of your trusty hosts, and now it's Shawn's turn in the hot seat.

Duration: 01:32:17
Ep 100 Part 1 The White Whale w/Andrew Brooks
Apr 11, 2024

This week we celebrate our 100th episode! Thank you to everyone who has followed us along our journey, we love you and hope you continue to listen!

Duration: 01:34:19
Ep 99 The Lee Harvey Oswald Of Blues
Apr 04, 2024

Before we discuss comedy this week, we talk all about Shawn's car troubles and Damian putting on a tin foil hat.

Duration: 01:03:51
Ep 98 We Can Only Go Up From Here
Mar 28, 2024

This week we talk about the Key Bridge collapse and a local bomb threat (other than our comedy). Then we discuss our recent open mics and the frustrations of crowd participation.

Duration: 01:07:36
Ep 97 Turn Your Head And Cough
Mar 21, 2024

This week we find out if Shawn has prostate cancer, before we have a discussion about comedy and fleeting moments of inspiration.

Duration: 01:21:05
Ep 96 Deer Christine
Mar 14, 2024

This week we write a horror movie while talking about our comedy shows, open mics, and insurance claims.

Duration: 01:35:58
Ep 95 Open Mic Funeral
Mar 07, 2024

This week we ponder the value of art vs. entertainment. Then we talk about Shawn's week full of comedy.

Duration: 01:36:50
Ep 94 Got Myself A Gun
Feb 29, 2024

This week we talk about SNL, comedy culture, and Alabama.

Duration: 01:41:18
Ep 93 Spread The Ashes
Feb 22, 2024

This week we talk about failed car maintenance, Shane Gillis hosting SNL, and forgiveness.

Duration: 01:06:47
Ep 92 Poopenheimer
Feb 15, 2024

This week we discuss the Super Bowl and Usher before talking about Shawn hosting at the Harrisburg Comedy Zone, and Damian getting back on stage.

Duration: 01:22:28
Ep 91 Baby Got Back
Feb 08, 2024

This week we reconnect for our first "solo" episode of the year. We talk about what we've been up to during the break and how we feel about moving forward with comedy.

Duration: 01:06:24
Ep 90 Kicking A Live Horse w/ Sara Cartwright
Feb 01, 2024

This week we have the proud founder of the Lager Laughs open mic Sara Cartwright on the podcast to talk about chickens, comedy, and everything in between.

Duration: 01:35:09