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Behind The Funny

381 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 108 ratings

Scott Higgins and Ace Aceto have 50 years combined of standing in front of crowds and making people laugh. Now they go Behind The Funny with entertainers in all stages of their career from national headliners, to comedy writers, to newer comics just starting out. Why did they start, what drives them, and what were some of the obstacles? Join Scott and Ace as they go Behind The Funny.

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Ep 358 Jay Burns & Grandma Martha "Google That .. Mutha F***a"

July 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Jay Burns and Grandma Martha join us in the Acement so you know this one went off the rails. They come to announce their new project, but Martha gets a few scotches in her and F**k It. Where are the focusing their creativity now? Listen and find out. Check out https://www.facebook.com/jay.burns1 & https://www.facebook.com/brian.vincent.750 for more info Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/sco...

Ep 357 Chuck Staton & Brad Rohrer "Funbearable Podcast"

July 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

This week we have Chuck Stanton & Brad Rohrer from the Funbearable Podcast in the Acement. We discuss their careers in music, film, comedy and their podcast that they do with comedian Ray Harrington. Ray wasn't here so we were going to call this episode "F" Ray Harrington. Check out Funbearable at https://linktr.ee/funbearablepod Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

Ep 356 Messing With Scammers Talk

June 27, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes - 39.8 MB

Scott tells a story of a famous actor, so he thought, he was talking to online. Ace almost the same. Just so happens good friend of BTF, Tom Stewart, has a Facebook page dedicated to messing with scammers. https://www.facebook.com/messingwithtom , We had fun discussing and reading some of them. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  Check out our friends at The Mix Tape Podcast https...

Ep 355 Andrew Kennedy "Latino In Disguise"

June 20, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 81 MB

Andrew Kennedy is in the Acement this week. Andrew's father is from England and his mother is from Columbia. He is fluent in Spanish but looks like you'd meet him at an English pub. His stories of growing up in a multi-cultural family, trying stand up, to filming a pilot for CBS made for a very entertaining conversation. Check out Andrew at www.andrewkennedylive.com and his Dry Bar Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqHx3ij582Q Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a...

Ep 354 Dan Martin "Raw Truth; Misery Loves Comedy"

June 13, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Comedian Dan Martin joins us in the Acement to talk about his new special that is now available on Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2yF2lbCklo&t=4s . Dan has a an amazing story of overcoming tragedy in his life. It shaped who he is today and has made him a great comedian. You can also download his album at https://danmartincomedy.bandcamp.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scot...

Ep 353 Johnny Ater "The Friggin' ADHD Episode"

June 06, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Johnny Ater joins us in the Acement all the way from Maine. A staple of the Maine comedy scene, he started comedy when he was only in his early 40s. Why start comedy in your 40s? How did he do? Well he just recorded a comedy album. You know doing comedy in Maine Johnny was sure to have a great Funny Bad Gig Story. Check out Johnny Ater at https://www.johnnyatercomedy.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepu...

Ep 352 Tyler Hittner "Hardest Working Comic On 2 Wheels"

May 30, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Tyler Hittner joins us in the Acement. Tyler may have trouble walking but he has no problem getting laughs. Constantly working on his craft, he recently earned a residency at the famed Broadway Comedy Club in NYC. Check out Tyler at https://www.facebook.com/Wheelz1990 , Ace Aceto at https://www.facebook.com/ace.aceto.3 , and Scott Higgins at https://www.facebook.com/ScottHigginsFunny Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https:...

Ep 351 Myq "Mike" Kaplan "Our Favorite Comedian On The Entire Flat Earth"

May 23, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

BTF friend, Myq Kaplan, joins us from the road for this episode from the Acement. Myq is known for his quick witty humor. We never know where the conversation is going to go but we know its always going to be interesting. Why is Myq our favorite comedian the entire flat earth? Listen to today's episode and find out. Check out Myq at https://myqkaplan.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores...

Ep 350 Roger Kabler " Being Robin ( Williams ) The Movie "

May 16, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Roger Kabler joins us in the Acement to discuss his film Being Robin. Roger is currently working on distribution so the whole world can see his journey being possessed by the spirit of Robin Williams. It's an incredibile story that Roger shares with us. For info on the movie go to https://beingrobinthemovie.com/ to help Roger with the movie go to https://gofund.me/94997e5a Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepu...

Ep 349 Brad Pierce "A Fist Full Of Stories"

May 09, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Brad Pierce returns the Acement with whole list of new stories to tell. Ace joins us from the road as we discuss all the situations Brad has put himself in once again. Check out Brad at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552022278766 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

Ep 348 Alana Foden "Road Trippin With a NH Goddess"

May 07, 2024 22:37 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MB

This week the Acement travels to southern NH for a conversation with Alana Foden.  Ace and Scott were doing a show for Alana so why have Behind The Funny Conversation before hand.  Alana has built a great following for her comedy shows in southern NH and as a comedian.  What was Alana's funny bad gig?  Listen and find out.  To check out Alana, go to https://www.facebook.com/AlanaFoden/  Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at htt...

Ep 347 Ahmed Bharoocha "AKA Almond Birdsh*t"

May 07, 2024 22:35 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

Ahmed Bharoocha joins us in the Acement this week.  Ahmed started comedy in New England while attending URI.  He found success in the northeast and made the move to LA.  Ahmed eventually earned a Comedy Central Half Hour Special, appeared on Conan, and was on the show Dream Corp LLC.  When he returned to his alma mater URI to perform in front of 8k people, how did it go?  Listen and find out.  Check out Ahmed's sketch group at https://www.youtube.com/@DeadKevinSketch and Dream Corp LLC now o...

Ep 346 Mike Murray "Full Circle"

May 07, 2024 22:33 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

One of our favorite guests, Mike Murray, is in the Acement this week. Mike goes with Behind The Funny like bourbon and chocolate milk.  Mike is an amazing story teller on and off the stage.  He has a such a unique viewpoint, we love having him on.  What group of people does Mike upset during his Funny Bad Gig story?  Listen and find out.  Check out Mike at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551419237219 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  ...

Ep 345 Bill and Bethany Simas from Funny 4 Funds "One Chin, Brown Hair, & Hope; $10 Million Laughs"

May 07, 2024 22:29 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

Bill and Bethany Simas join us in the Acement this week to talk about their comedy night fundraising company Funny 4 Funds and their recent acheivement, $10 million raised in 10 years. The company started with a conversation between two comics, Bill Simas and Mike Murray, and now has multiple branches running from Maine to Florida. What made Bill, a successful comic, focus his career on a fundraising company?  What are some of the strangest items they help auction off at Funny 4 Funds events...

Ep 344 Doug Guertin "Open Mics, Beer, and Belly Laughs"

May 07, 2024 22:26 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

Doug Guertin joins Scott and Ace in the Acement for a discussion on starting comedy in Worcester MA, his favorite headliners, amazing moments, and his funny bad gigs.  What hugely popular show has Doug never watched?  Listen and find out/. Check Doug out at https://www.facebook.com/digguertin Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

Ep 343 Max Dolcelli & Linda Belt "Brewing Up City Steam Memories"

May 07, 2024 22:24 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Ace and Scott found out that CT club City Steam's Brew Ha Ha Comedy Club was closing so decided to reminisce about the club with friends Max Dolcelli and Linda Belt.  The club opened in the late 80s and has been a staple of CT Comedy ever since. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

Ep 342 Derrick Fonseca "Here Just To Get F**k Up in the Acement"

May 07, 2024 22:21 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

Derrick Fonseca joins Ace in the Acement while Scott is in Vegas.  Derrick always is a great conversation and has really good insight on comedy and performing.  Derrick started comedy at 17 yo, so he was already a veteran in his 20's.  A staple in the New England comedy scene and a great friend of the show.  Check out Derrick at https://www.facebook.com/derrick.fonseca Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic...

Ep 341 Roddy Thomas "Don't Let Anyone Take Your Dreams"

May 07, 2024 22:19 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Roddy Thomas joins us in the Acement this week.  Roddy is a long time friend and veteran of the New England comedy scene.  He is a comedian and show producer through his Northeast Comedy Review production company.  Roddy is one of the most likeable people in the northeast comedy scene and a great storyteller.  Check out Roddy Thomas at https://www.facebook.com/comicroddy Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepubl...

Ep 340 Mike McCarthy "The Comedy Barbarian Returns"

May 07, 2024 22:17 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

Mike McCarthy returns to the Acement for a discussion on all things stand up comedy.  Mike is one of the best storytellers out there.  He has spent 30 plus years entertaining people nationwide and has the gig stories to go with it, good and funny bady gigs.  Check out Mike at https://www.facebook.com/mike.mccarthy.9231 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

Ep 339 Derek Furtado "Swinging Some Big Comedy Energy"

May 07, 2024 22:13 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Derek Furtado joins us in the Acement this week.  Derek is a long time friend of the podcast and always and great conversation.  His insight into comedy and performing is always intriguing.  We get into Derek's move to NY from RI and the difference between the scenes.  Check out Derek at https://www.facebook.com/ComedianDerekFurtado/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

Ep 338 Dan Boulger "How To Start Comedy, Win The Boston Comedy Festival"

May 07, 2024 22:10 - 42 minutes - 36.7 MB

Dan Boulger is our guest this week in the Acement.  We wanted to talk to him for awhile.  Dan is one of those comics who is loved by audiences and comics alike.  Known for his witty writing and sarcastic delivery, we knew he'd be a great conversation.  He loves to push the envelope so we knew the stories would be great, and he didn't disappoint.  Check out Dan at https://www.instagram.com/boulgerdan Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BT...

Ep 337 Brad Mastrangelo "Comedy's Best Kept Secret"

May 07, 2024 22:08 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

Brad Mastrangelo joins us in the Acement this week to discuss his new comedy CD.  We also discuss some old school Boston comics and comedy shows.  Brad's a great story teller so you know we got a great funny bad gig story.  Check out Brad and his new CD at https://bradmastrangelo.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

Ep 336 Doug Key "Rogue Island Comic"

May 07, 2024 22:06 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Doug Key joins us in the Acement this week. Doug's debut comedy special “Mother of the Year” presented by Mark Normand recently premiered on Normand’s YouTube channel, garnering nearly 100K views in less than one month. Doug founded the Rogue Island Comedy Festival that has become so popular, it now happens over two three day weekends every year bringing in comedians from all over the country.  Starting in RI, he now headlines all over the country.  Check out Doug at https://www.dougkeycome...

Ep 335 Rob Pierce "I Don't Like Attention"

February 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

Rob Pierce joins us in the Acement tonight. Rob is a comic that doesn't like attention. He tried comedy to say he could do it and has been doing it over a decade. Working at a comedy club, Rob experiences comedy from both sides of the stage. It was an interesting conversation to contrast the two. Does Rob have a funny bad gig, of course he does. Check out Rob at https://www.instagram.com/robpiercestand_up Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  G...

Ep 334 Brian LaFontaine "From Periwinkle"s RI To Netflix's Ozarks"

January 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

What is an actor who has been in Netflix's Ozarks with Jason Bateman and the movie The Contractor with Chris Pine doing in the Acement. Brian LaFontaine started comedy with Ace Aceto at Periwinkle's Comedy Club back in the day in RI. Ace and Brian discuss performing together and Brian's transition to acting. Find out why good hair is so important to acting. Check out Brian's roles at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0480961/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy...

Ep 333 Brad Pierce "His Legend Continues"

January 18, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Brad Pierce joins us in the Acement to update Ace and Scott with his latest gig stories. One thing we knew with Brad, he is guaranteed to have put himself in some unique and uncomfortable situations. Tune in and find out what pain he's caused himself and how he got out of it. Check out Brad at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552022278766 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-hig...

Ep 332 Brian Mulhern "Writing Plays Or Punchlines, Always Entertaining"

January 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Scott and Ace welcome friend of the podcast Brian Mulhern to the Acement. Brian recently had a successful run of his play "The Butterfly Boys" and is currently working on a new play, a comedy. Another friend, Brad Pierce, sits in on the conversation so you know there were great stories shared. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

Ep 331 BTF 2023 Best Moments

January 04, 2024 21:32 - 53 minutes - 47.8 MB

This week is some of our favorite moments from 2023. We talked with some of our idols this year including Roger Kabler, Jonathan Groff, Bob Nelson, and Craig Shoemaker. Plus we pulled some moments where Ace made Scott laugh hard and we also debut a new segment called Scottie Two Times. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins 

Ep 330 2023 Best of The Funny Bad Gig Stories

December 30, 2023 18:18 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

Ace and Scott always love to ask guests for their funny bad gig stories. Comedians love to listen to each others stories of horrible gigs, so why not put them all together for one great episode of funny bad gig stories. These are some of our favorites from 2023. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  Check out our friends at The Mix Tape Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...

Ep 329 Best Of Scottober 2023

December 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

This week we go over some of Ace and Scott's (mostly Ace's) favorite moments from 2023's Scottober. Honorary cohost Tom Stewart joined us once again this year with amazing guests Tony Moschetto (MUFON), Steve Gonsalves (Ghosthunters), Ken DeCosta (RISEUP Paranormal) and Cody DesBiens and Satori Hawes (The Paranormal Couple). From UFO discussions to our investigation at the Conjuring house and Ace's mind blowing moment there it was quite a year. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthef...

Ep 328 SNL Season 10 Discussion w/ Brian Mulhern, Dan Smith, & Brendan Kirby

December 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

This was one of our favorite discussions, the magical season 10 of SNL. Brian Mulhern, Dan Smith, and Brendan Kirby join us in the Acement to talk about the great characters and sketches that came out of that season. All three of our guest have worked on TV and have comedy writing credits so we knew they would have great insight. With an amazing cast including Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Christopher Guest, among others along with a writing staff that included Larry David, SNL Season 10 was ...

Ep 327 Mark Riccadonna "Discussing Dry Bar & Downey Dollars"

December 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

Mark Riccadonna is in the Acement this week. Mark is an old friend of the show and co-host of one of our sister podcasts Drinks, Joke, & Storytelling! Mark calls in from the green room of a gig to talk about his Dry Bar special that was just released called Domestic Nomad and the adventure he had getting there. What are Downey Dollars? Listen and find out. Check out Mark's Dry Bar special at https://www.drybarcomedy.com/markr & Check Mark out at https://markriccadonna.com/ Go to https://www...

Ep 326 Aaron Leidecker "Everyone Killed, Almost Everyone"

November 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

Aaron Leidecker is in the Acement this week. Aaron got on stage for the first time only a few years ago, but has proven to be one of the hardest working new comics. He can be seen on multiple shows each night, accomplishing 222 performances last year. Check out Aaron at https://www.facebook.com/aaron.leidecker.3 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  Check out our friends at The ...

Ep 325 Uzair Malik "GettIng Laughs And Bombing In Two Languages"

November 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

Uzair Malik is a Muslim Indian immigrant stand-up comedian, newly based in Boston. He was born and raised in India, and moved to United States about a year ago. He has previously performed at San Jose Improv and Alameda Comedy Club in the Bay area, where he got his start. Why did he start stand up comedy and and what was his funny bad gig? Go to https://www.facebook.com/uzair.malik.comedy Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at h...

Ep 324 The Boston Comedy Choice Awards

November 16, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Ace and Scott discuss their nomination for a Boston Comedy Choice Award in the Best Podcast category and go through all the categories and the nominees. Go to https://www.bostoncomedychoiceawards.com/ to vote for Behind The Funny or any of the categories Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  Check out our friends at The Mix Tape Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the...

Ep 323 Kevin Bartini " The Marvelous Mr. Bartini"

November 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

Kevin Bartini is our guest in the Acement this week. After proving himself in the NY comedy scene he was discovered by Jon Stewart and hired as the warm up comic for The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. He can also be seen in ABC's hidden camera show What Would You Do and the hit show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Where did he get his start and what was his bad gig story? Check out Kevin at https://www.kevinbartini.com/ To vote for BTF in the Boston Comedy Choice Awards go to https://www.b...

Ep 322 "The Butterfly Boys" Brian Mulhern, Frank O'Donnell, Rita Maron

November 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Last time Brian Mulhern was on Behind The Funny he talked about the play he wrote called The Butterfly Boys. A play that tackles the subject of a family dealing with the loss of a loved one from Covid and how they all deal with not only the loss, but also their relationships with each other. Today we talk to Brian, our friend Frank O'Donnell who's playing the father, and Rita Maron who is directing about the play as it approaches opening night!! To vote for BTF in the Boston Comedy Choice Aw...

Ep 321 The Paranormal Couple "Cody DesBiens and Satori Hawes of Ghosthunters"

October 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB

We kicked off the month SCOTTober discussing Ace & Scott's investigation at The Conjuring House from earlier this year with RISEup Paranormal's Ken Decosta . During that investigation Cody Ray DesBiean & Satori Hawes of Ghosthunters were able to make contact with someone from Ace's past and it was pretty unnerving! Join Ace & Scott as the Paranormal Couple return to talk about that night, and the breaking news about their Paranormal Museum! Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/hauntedm...

Ep 320 Tony Moschetto "Legendary UFO Stories And Discussions"

October 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 82 MB

Tony Moschetto returns to the Acement to discuss UFOs with Scott, Ace and SCOTTOBER cohost Tom Stewart. Paranormal means "beyond normal explanation", so UFOs are definitely in the category. Tony's involvement with MUFON and Tom's personal experience made for a great discussion. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  Check out our friends at The Mix Tape Podcast https://podcasts.a...

Ep 319 Steve Gonsalves "Ghost Hunters , A Life With Ghosts"

October 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

Steve Gonsalves from Ghost Hunters is in the Acement this week for SCOTTOBER. Tom Stewart joins Scott and Ace as cohost as we talk to Steve about his career in pararnormal investigations with TAPS and Ghost Hunters and his new book " A Life With Ghosts " Check out Steve at https://www.facebook.com/stevegonsalvesofficial Find his book at bit.ly/alifewithghostsbook Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/s...

Ep 318 Ken DeCosta "Conjuring Up A Great Start for SCOTTOBER"

October 05, 2023 02:54 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

This week Ace, Scott, and special SCOTTober co-host Tom Stewart kick off their favorite month with the return of Ken Decosta from RISEup Paranormal! The guys start the month talking paranormal with Ken, including their investigation at The Conjuring House earlier this year! We review some unbelievable moments from that night including one that through Ace for a loop. Check out Riseup Paranormal at https://riseupparanormal.com/ Check out My Paranormal Story Podcast at https://www.facebook...

Ep 317 Lauren Sims & Joanna Rapoza "Tea Bagged By That Name Drop"

September 28, 2023 14:46 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Joining us in the Acement this week are Lauren Sims and Joanna Rapoza, two comics that have risen quickly in the New England comedy scene. They both waited until later in life to start comedy but what drove them to do so. What were some of their high moments? Of course we love hearing about the low ones, the funny bad gigs. Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/lauren.simsrichard & https://www.facebook.com/joanna.rapoza.7 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a cof...

Ep 316 Carla Mulhern "Brian's Not Here, It’s Carla’s Turn”

September 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

Carla Mulhern is in the Acement this week. Fans of RI Radio Legend, Brian Mulhern, are very aware of the very patient woman behind the neurotic mess we hear on the radio. Brian and Carla have been guests on the podcast twice, but we thought it was time for Carla to come on as a guest alone, without the constant interruptions from Brian! Join Ace & Scott as they pull every 1920's saying this dame has in her head! Check out Carla at https://www.facebook.com/carla.izzard , Support the Izzy Found...

Ep 315 Paul Reubens Tribute Turns Into A Playhouse W/ The Mixtape Guys

September 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

The Mixtape Podcast crew join Scott and Ace in the Acement to discuss Pee Wee Herman aka Paul Reubens and his influence on comedy. What discuss our favorite Pee Wee moments, some interesting behind the scene facts and then things go off the rails as the tend to do. Check out our friends at The Mix Tape Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mix-tape/id1506341641 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.tee...

Ep 314 Tony Moschetto "Punchlines And Pumpkin Contests"

September 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

In the Acement this week Tony Moschetto. Tony has traveled across the USA three times. -Lists his emergency contact as "whoever's reading this" (congratulations, you are now Tony Moschetto's emergency contact) -" Kinda" broke the hip of the man who invented the whiffle ball while playing tennis. And so on... In his spare time, Tony likes to read and play tennis, not at the same time, though. Tony is one of the most uniquely hilarious comedians in the United States. Check out Tony at https://...

Ep 313 Craig Shoemaker "Don Knotts Favorite Comic, The Lovemaster"

August 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Craig Shoemaker joins us in the Acement this week. He's spent over four decades as a comedian, actor, author, writer and producer. He was named Comedian of the Year at The American Comedy Awards and has been included on the IMDB “Top 100 Stand Up Comics” list. Craig has spoken all over the world, including his acclaimed TED Talk based on his nonprofit foundation Laughter Heals. Check out Craig at https://www.craigshoemaker.com/ or https://www.winningwithhumor.com/ Go to https://www.buymeaco...

Ep 312 Bob Nelson "The Comeback Of Nelson Schmelson"

August 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

Comedy Legend Bob Nelson joins Scott and Ace in the Acement. Bob was once in a comedy group with Rob Bartlett and Eddie Murphy called "The Identical Triplets". In 1985, Rodney Dangerfield's 9th Annual Young Comedians Special introduced major comic like Rita Rudner, Yakov Smirnoff, Sam Kinison, Bob Saget, and Louie Anderson. One standout was Bob Nelson, a hilarious comic with characters like Jiffy Jeff, Eppy Epperman, and the hilarious College All Star Football Team. Many late-night TV appear...

Ep 311 Jess Miller "Five Pounds of T*t Sweat"

August 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

This week Ace and Scott talk with Jesse Miller at her office in MA.  Jesse is a disabled vet that has dealt with depression in her past but has risen above it to become a very accomplished comedian and producer.  Her office walls are covered with promotional flyers and posters for shows she has produced and it is impressive.   Check out Jess at https://www.jessmillercomedy.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www...

Ep 310 Paul Elwell "Drove 90 Mins On A Thursday Nite To Do A Basement"

August 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

Paul Elwell joins us in the Acement this week. Paul was a Boston comic for over 20 years beginning in 1997. He was on Comedy Central and a freelance comedy writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Dennis Miller. Slowing down before the pandemic and has not returned to stand up. He is currently part owner of the children's property Beantown Pals, with former guest Tom Hayes. Check out Paul at https://www.facebook.com/paul.elwell Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy u...

Ep 309 Dawn Tyler “It’s 2023, We Can Talk About That Now”

August 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

Dawn Tyler joins us in the Acement.  Dawn is a newcomer to the comedy scene but she is definitely making a mark! She's a triple threat on stage as a comedian, actor and singer. And now she can add promoter/booker to her resume. Check out Dawn at https://www.facebook.com/dawn.smith.125 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  Check out our friends at The Mix Tape Podcast https://p...

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