On March 12, the cancellations began trickling in. I called in a bunch of favors, and I said I’m just gonna get out on the road and just prove I’m ready.” That was January 2020. Finally, McDaniel was able to quit his day job and pursue stand up comedy full time. Thanks to a friend, he secured a dream job at Electronic Arts. In 2016, he was a semifinalist in the Funniest Person in Austin contest. After his dad passed away, McDaniel stayed in Austin to take care of his mother then decided to call the city his new home.Īustin has treated McDaniel well. In 2014 McDaniel was on the road when he got a call, “You got to come home.” His father was sick and didn’t have much time left. He went on to record his first comedy album in Amarillo. He started touring early in his career. Then came the corporate gigs, Christmas shows… even motivational speeches for children and teens. He opened for other comics, including the Moran brothers. Instead the brothers were so impressed, they asked him to return the following week with a new five-minute set.įrom that point forward, the Amarillo Comedy Club became his “comedy bootcamp.” He came back week after week, honing his craft. When he got called to the green room for a chat, he assumed the worst. At his first open mic, McDaniel was nervous, but he killed. One week later, he’s at the Amarillo Comedy Club.īrothers Kelly, Kenny and Kevin Moran had come down to Amarillo from the Comedy Store (Los Angeles). So after the Christmas talent show when his brother urged him to try an open mic, McDaniel finally felt ready. What are you gonna do? You’re gonna exercise and eat right? Nope. For McDaniel, this wake-up call was a different call to action: “You’ve almost died twice. Two heart attacks would make anyone evaluate their lifestyle. He also had health issues, suffering a heart attack at 26 and then again at 33. Once in Amarillo, it still would be a long time before McDaniel would take the stage. “Not one of us is serious? Oh, gosh, what was I doing?” he asks, questioning his parenting skills. Today he’s the father of seven children and admits he may have inadvertently raised a new generation of comics. He and his dad were a comedy duo, tagging each other’s jokes any chance they got. Grandma relished pranking the grandkids. He joined the Navy after high school and lived in San Diego until he settled down in Amarillo in 1995. Army, so they moved around throughout his childhood, spending time in Nacogdoches, New Orleans and Monroe. His father was a provost investigator for the U.S. My ribs hurt.” This was at a family talent show one Christmas, and McDaniel had done a bit calling out his dad’s side for being “black rednecks.” Although he didn’t realize it at the time, he’d just written and performed his first standup set.īut how McDaniel ended up in the Austin comedy scene is not so straightforward. “My dad at one point grabs his ribs and he said, ‘You got to stop. So why wait? Visit us today at Texas Star Grill Shop and let us help you transform your outdoor space into a culinary paradise.Long before the comedy tours, competitions and albums, Roderick McDaniel was slaying at family gatherings. Our knowledgeable staff is always on hand to answer your questions and provide expert advice on everything from grill selection to outdoor kitchen design. With five locations throughout Houston and beyond (including The Woodlands, Katy, Spring, and two in Houston), we're always here to help you find exactly what you need to create the outdoor oasis of your dreams. But that's not all - we also offer a wide selection of outdoor kitchen accessories, such as pizza ovens, refrigerators, and even kegerators, to take your outdoor cooking to the next level. We pride ourselves on offering the best prices in Houston on the top brands in the industry, including Traeger Wood Pellet Grills, Weber Grills, Big Green Egg, Blaze, Napoleon, RCS, DCS, Alfresco and many more. Welcome to Texas Star Grill Shop, where we specialize in helping you create the outdoor kitchen of your dreams! Our passion for Texas BBQ led us to become the premier destination for top-of-the-line grills, smokers, and outdoor kitchen appliances in the Greater Houston Area.
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