ChadO & Jay Mewes Reunite in Austin
From Scripts to Stage Before there was a stage, there was a script. Back in the late 2000s, ChadO
ChadO started as a screenwriter in Los Angeles before stepping on stage, but it wasn’t until he hit Austin that he got serious — grinding through 15 open mics a week. He’s been on Kill Tony twice, opened for Jason Mewes, produced Balls 2 The Wall, and battled it out in roasts. His comedy is inappropriate, irreverent, offensive, and somehow still sharp — like the biggest asshole in the room… with a heart.
The jokes come from real places — family, love, loss, and whatever life throws next. He doesn’t aim to offend — he just doesn’t flinch when the truth does.
Fresh out of the hospital after a freak illness nearly killed him, ChadO showed up and still grabbed the mic for five reckless minutes in front of locals and comic friends.
What no one knew — not even the guy holding the mic — was that a few days later, he’d be back in the ICU two more times in less than a month.
The version of Chad you see in this video? He’s standing. He’s breathing. He’s trying to make sense of life after near-death.
But he doesn’t know yet… he’s not done dying.
In a moment that felt straight out of a dream, Chad Olshavsky (ChadO) took the stage to open for none other than Jason Mewes—the very actor he dedicated the foreword of RoomMate to. What started as inspiration on the page became reality under the spotlight.
This unforgettable night was more than just a performance—it was a full-circle experience years in the making.
Watch the video to catch the moment live, and read the blog for ChadO’s personal take on how it all came together.
From Scripts to Stage Before there was a stage, there was a script. Back in the late 2000s, ChadO
When someone survives three rare, life-threatening illnesses in the span of a few months, most people send flowers or
For any stand-up comedian, getting a shot on Kill Tony is like stepping into the comedy Thunderdome. It’s raw, unpredictable, and