Awards & Recognition
#1 show in Los Angeles on TripAdvisor
"Best of L.A." in L.A. Weekly
"Best of L.A." in Los Angeles Magazine
From May 2015 to March 2020, Scot Nery's Boobietrap ran every Wednesday uninterrupted for 254 weeks in a row. It was a meeting place and showcase for some of the best entertainers in the world.
Each night, an audience of 200 Angelenos would cheer and cringe at 15 four-minute acts ranging from circus, standup, music, magic, variety, to bizarre.
Produced by Meranda Carter and Scot Nery. Hosted by Scot Nery with genius comedy house band Fire Leopard (later Diaperwōlf).
It had a loose, underground feel with a strict structure of 4 minutes per act. If any act went over time, chaos (bubble machines, flashing lights, air dancers) would happen. Audiences were sat in folding chairs.
Chronological History
Boobietrap started as "Scot Nery's Platinum Open Mic" at Way 2 Much Entertainment's headquarters in an Echo Park former factory.
Philip Solomon provided the venue and the equipment to make it happen, then he constantly souped it up and made it more fun. He provided aerial rigging, his network of entertainers and his millions of years of knowhow in lighting, sound, and punk-rock-comedy-genius.
Scot called people on the phone each week to participate and watch. Each act had four minutes on stage. If they went over time, the drummer (Philip Solomon or Brian C. Janes [who was the entire house band]) would strike a giant bass drum.
Scot's wife and Stefan Haves encouraged him to change the name to "Scot Nery's Boobietrap"
Twenty seven acts showed up to perform and Scot decided it was time to change the format to a booked show.
Press Coverage: Los Angeles Times publishes feature article describing the show as "a comedic whirlwind"
Fire Leopard became the new house band.
Charlie Haid shot and edited a TV show pitch for the show at the original venue.
Boobietrap moved to Fais Do Do in West Adams. It was a big club where lots of jazz greats had performed. Gritty as heck, just like our original venue and we could sell booze!
We took the show to the San Diego Fringe Festival
Press Coverage: Broadway World covers the San Diego premiere
We went to The Oregon Country Fair with the show
We took it to The Kaaboo Music Festival
We did a Boobietrap show at The Electric Lodge in Venice
Meranda volunteered for the first time.
Meranda revolutionized how we handled volunteer work and got more fun people involved in making the show bigger.
We moved from Fais Do Do to The Whitley on Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood. Scot tried learning new skills to show off how hard it is to do what people do in Boobietrap…
Meranda and Scot became Boobietrap, Inc.
We gave a living room version of Scot Nery's Boobietrap to a deserving family.
Magic Monday hosted a special Boobietrap night
We apologized (for something fun, we're sure!)
We snatched our rank as TripAdvisor's #1 show in Los Angeles!
Press Coverage: Featured in Los Angeles Magazine as "Best Variety Show"
After 254 consecutive weeks, the show went on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We celebrated with performers, fans, and friends what would have been our five year anniversary.
The Return! Boobietrap resumed weekly performances at the Illusion Magic Lounge in Santa Monica after a five-year hiatus. The show continues with the same spirit, now featuring house band Diaperwōlf.
Press Coverage: Santa Monica Daily Press covers the return (November 29, 2025)
Legacy
Over the years, Boobietrap has become a legendary fixture in Los Angeles entertainment, known for its unique format, incredible talent, and unforgettable experiences. The show has helped cast performers in shows like Tomorrow with Ron Lynch, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Snoop & Martha's Dinner Party, Ellen, America's Got Talent, and The Gong Show.
The show continues to push boundaries, celebrate incredible talent, and create moments that audiences will never forget. Every Wednesday night, the magic lives on.