Behind The Funny
381 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsScott 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 308 Paul Jaxon and Brian Mulhern "Jaxon & The Pharmacist"
July 27, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 135 MBWhat do you get when 2 radio legends reunite in the Acement? Radio Gold! If you were a listener of Boston radio station WFNX in the 90's you remember the hilarious duo Jaxon & The Pharmacist, Paul Jaxon & Brian Mulhern (The Pharmacist). The duo went their separate ways in the late 90's and after their two solo careers were recently cut short, they are reuniting. Join Ace this week with Jaxon & The Pharmacist as they talk about their past, present, and the exciting future about to happen! ht...
Ep 307 Nick Albanese "Il Mio Films - Death or Taxes"
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBNick Albanese is in the Acement this week. Nick has been a friend of the show for years (see "Little Buddy episode). He is not only a comedian but an established playwright and actor. He has produced 2 award winning one man shows about both himself and former Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci. His newest project is a TV Pilot called "Death or Taxes", a dark comedy. Join the guys as they talk to Nick and actor Joe Petrucci about this upstart project and other Il Mio Films projects. Help Nick's ...
Ep 306 The Return of Brad Pierce "They Should Wear Signs"
July 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBBrad Pierce returns to the Acement with a whole bunch of new stories. Brad never disappoints and again he delivers. You can always count on Brad to open his mouth and put himself in situations that make for great entertainment for us. Who does Brad think should wear signs? Find out in this episode. Check out Brad at https://www.facebook.com/TheGoldenMicProductions Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic....
Ep 305 John Iavarone "No Caffeine Needed For This Jokesmith"
July 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBComedian John Iavarone joins us in the Acement tonight. John survived a childhood as the only boy in a house with a single mom and four older sisters. “I was 12 years old still waiting to get my period." This wise-cracking, joke craftsman also brings a physical act (handstands!) that has made him popular at clubs, colleges and casinos all across the country. Join Ace & Scott as they go Behind the Funny with veteran NY and road comic John Iavarone! Check out John at https://twitter.com/J2Com...
Ep 304 Skip Daniels "The Prince of Mystery"
June 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThe Prince of Mystery, Skip Daniels, is in the Acement this week. He joins Scott and Ace and discuss how his love of magic led him to performing but his quick wit and sense of humor brought his act to all new stages. As a comic a joke can bomb, as a magician a trick can fail, the pressure is twice when you combine the two. Check out Skip at https://www.facebook.com/skip.daniels.1 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www...
Ep 303 Brian Vincent "Gramma Martha And Sophie Tucker Made Him A Man"
June 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBGood friend of the show, Brian Vincent is in the Acement tonight to finally tell his story. A self proclaimed sit down comic, Brian is a call back to the old school comics like Don Rickles and Pat Cooper. He is as funny off stage as he is on. Brian is a great story teller and his path to the stage is filled with laughs. https://www.facebook.com/brian.vincent.750 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/st...
Ep 302 Jonathan Groff "No Not That One, The OG JG"
June 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBJonathan Groff (not that one) is in the Acement tonight. Jonathan started a career in stand-up in the New England scene, but after moving to the West Coast he established himself as a writer, producer, and actor. He has produced and written for TV shows like Scrubs, How I Met Your Mother, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Happy Endings, and Black-ish (just to name a few)! Check out Jonathan at https://twitter.com/notthatgroff Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or ...
Ep 301 Frank Vignola "I'm A Sturdy Fella"
June 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBFrank Vignola joins Scott and Ace in the Acement. We start with a "Frank" discussion about sobriety and ovecoming addiction. Frank has appeared on Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, SiriusXM, and has performed at Montreal's prestigious "Just for Laughs" Comedy Festival. Ace and Frank reminisce about working together in the early 2000's and more recently Scott and Frank working together at the legendary "Daryl's House" Check out Frank at www.instagram.com/frank_vignola_comedy/ Go to https://www.b...
Ep 300 Jason Pollock "Awkwardly Comfortable At Being Very Funny"
June 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBJason Pollock joins Ace and Scott in the Acement for this weeks chat. Known for his awkward style, Jason performed at legendary clubs like Stand Up NY, Carolines, and Dangerfields. He also managed Rascal's in Cherry Hill NJ making connections with some of the best comics working. Jason has a great story about appearing as Bigfoort in Judah Friedlander's "How To Beat Up Anybody". What did Jason overcome to become a comic? Listen and find out. Check out Jason at https://linktr.ee/superjpo...
Ep 299 Dario Mercadante "Inventor Of The Pole-O-Matic"
May 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBDario Mercadante joins Ace and Scott in the Acement this week. Dario has been a staple in the Western Massachusetts/Connecticut comedy scene for over 25 years. He has made the decision to retire from comedy and on Sunday May 21st and will be performing on his last show with a stellar lineup of headliners. Listen as we discuss why he became a comic, his wow moments and what was his funny bad gig? Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gea...
Ep 298 Paul Taro "Asian Plus Irish Equals Funny Comedian"
May 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBPaul Taro joins Ace and Scott in the Acement today. Paul is a rising star in the CT/NY comedy scene achieving runner up in the Connecticut's Funniest Comic Contest within his first few years. He has a really unique background and is a great storyteller. Check out Paul at https://www.facebook.com/paul.taro.9406 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 297 Brian Holland "Blue Collar Laughs"
May 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBBrian Holland joins Ace and Scott in the Acement. Brian is a blue-collar guy by day and hilarious comic by night. Hailing from Central Massachusetts (Leicester to be exact), he brings everyday working class situations to the stage. Check out Brian at https://www.facebook.com/brian.holland.503 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 296 Matt Barry "For Laughs On Four Twenty"
May 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBMatt Barry is this weeks guest in the Acement. Matt has performed in clubs, theaters, bars, and apartments in his 8 years. In 2013 he was crowned “New England’s Best Bar Comic” and in 2015, took third place in “Last Comix Standing,” a competition between 120 comics at Mohegan Sun. Matt has opened for national acts including Tom Green, Gilbert Gottfried, and Harland Williams. 4/20 was the perfect time to have him on. Check out Matt at https://www.facebook.com/mattfreakinbarry Go to https://ww...
Ep 295 Mike Koutrobis "Return Of The Renaissance Comic"
April 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBMike Koutrobis joins Ace and guest host Alan Moreau in the Acement. Mike has been a stand-up for over twenty years, performing at places like the Borgata in Atlantic City, Dangerfields & Gotham in NYC, Foxwoods & Mohegan, as well as entertaining US troops overseas. Mike's movies and television roles include Bleed For This, Back Bay & Dead Reckoning, as well as many commercials. He hasn't been on since 2020 during the "After Show Hang" episode and we thought it would be a great time to check ...
Ep 294 Dustin Chafin "From Doublewide To Double Laughs"
April 20, 2023 13:29 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBWith Scott out, Derrick Fonseca cohosts with Ace. They talk to comedian Dustin Chafin. Born in a doublewide trailer in Kilgore, Texas he was the son of a used-car salesman and a grandson of Choctaw Native Americans, yet Dustin is so much more. Boxed and won Golden Gloves, missionary work in the Chilean mountains, TV writer, and done standup all over the world! Check him out at https://dustinchafin.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your ...
Ep 293 Roger Kabler "Being Robin"
April 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBIn the late 80's & early 90's you couldn't turn on a comedy special without seeing Roger Kabler and his off the wall, high energy, impression filled act. He was the Zima guy in commercials and starred in the sitcom Rhythm & Blues. He took his passion for Robin Williams and released a movie called "Being Robin". Join Ace & Scott as they go behind the funny with Roger Kabler! https://beingrobinthemovie.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get y...
Ep 292 Myq Kaplan "A.K.A. Small Dork And Handsome"
April 06, 2023 12:25 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBAce and Scott decide to start our 7th season with a re-issue of our episode with Myq Kaplan. From his early days in Boston to his appearance on late night shows like Conan, Seth Myers, and James Corden, we covered a lot of ground. Myq has several great albums that we highly recommend. Check them out 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/scott-higgins
Ep 291 James Firth & Derrick Fonseca "Firth And Foremost, An Update"
March 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBJames Firth and Derrick Fonseca join Ace in the Acement while Scott's away at a gig. We catch up with the two younger comics talking about day jobs, comedy after the pandemic, and where stand up is going. 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 290 Mike Keller & Brad Pierce "The Comedy Bus"
March 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBAce & Scott talk to Mike Keller (owner of The Comedy Bus) and old friend of the show Brad Pierce. We've invited Mike on to talk about his new venture, The Comedy Bus, he started last Fall in Providence, and what his plans are for the future of it. It's only been a few months since Brad's been on, so you know he has more crazy experiences to tell us about! Check out The Comedy Bus at https://www.comedybus.net/ Brad Pierce at https://www.facebook.com/TheGoldenMicProductions Go to https://www...
Ep 289 Anthony Smith "Mr Kuze' "
March 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBAnthony Smith aka Mr Kuze' (Koozay) is in the Acement this week, talking about comedy, becoming a show producer and where the name Mr Kuze' comes from and what it means. Anthony works his but off on his kraft, so what drives him? Check out Mr Kuze' at https://www.facebook.com/anthony.t.smith.12 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 288 Tyler Boeh "Beat Boxing And Delivering Knockout Punchlines"
March 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBTyler Boeh joins us in the Acement from Portland. Tyler started in Portland, worked his way up there, in Boston, LA, and is now based back in Portland as a national touring headliner. Scott and Ace reminisce about working with him and discuss his start and the differences in all the comedy scenes his been a part of. Tyler tells about getting his Dry Bar Comedy special and of course we finish up with his funny bad gig story. Check out Tyler Boeh at https://tylerboeh.com/ and his special at...
Ep 287 Sal Votano "A Career That Exceeds Comedy Code"
March 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBSal Votano recently worked with Scott so it was a perfect time to have him in the Acement. Sal started comedy when he was older and was immediately liked by Boston's finest and has become a go to act. What drew him to comedy, how to he get started? Check out Sal at https://www.facebook.com/sal.votano. 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 Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to s...
Ep 286 Eddie Clark "FYN"
February 24, 2023 01:08 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBEddie Clark is our guest this week. Eddie recently announced his retirement so Ace and Scott had to get him on. Eddie gave Scott some advice when Scott first started that he never forgot. Eddie had an amazing career in comedy but also in the military, police and U.S. State Dept. Not too many comics can say they made people laugh all over the world, kept them safe, and are part of the Marvel Universe. Follow Eddie at https://www.facebook.com/EHC1956/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindt...
Ep 285 Fresh Faces with Caren Lioce & Kyle Cote
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBCaren Lioce and Kyle Cote join us in the Acement this week to discuss coming up in comedy in post pandemic, political correctness times. Doing stand up is hard enough, doing it in today's climate adds that much more pressure. So what drove them to the stage? Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/caren.lioce and https://www.facebook.com/kyle.cote.3532 . Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to support the podcast
Ep 284 Fran Capo "Just Say Yes And Figure It Out Later"
February 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBFran Capo is a comedian, motivational speaker, author, world record holder, adventurer, just to mention a few things. She is also an amazing guest. Her motto "Just Say Yes And Figure It Out Later" has served her career well. Working with top comedians and in high places. What world records did she break, and still hold? Listen and find out. Check out Fran at https://francapo.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to support the podcast
Ep 283 Dan Bublitz Jr. "The Art Of Bombing"
February 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBDan Bublitz Jr joins us in the Acement to talk about ... bombing. Ace and Scott found Dan's podcast, The Art Of Bombing, and knew we had to talk to him. Dan's a podcaster, comedian and show producer, so he had plenty of stories to share. Check out Dan at https://www.danbublitz.com/ Support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ
Ep 282 Mike Cotayo "Comedy At It's Crippling Best"
January 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBMike Cotayo is our guest in the Acement this week and he has quite an inspirational story. While his comedy can be silly it also can be dark but it comes from a very real place and always funny. Mike uses comedy and shows people how to overcome obstacles and heal through laughter using his own comeback story. Check out Mike at https://www.funnymanmike.com/ Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to support the podcast
Ep 281 SNL Season 10 Discussion w/ Brian Mulhern, Dan Smith, & Brendan Kirby
January 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBThis week we discuss 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 legendary. Go to www....
Ep 280 Brad Pierce "Positively Pessimistic With No Filter"
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBBrad Pierce has joined us once again in the Acement, except this time he is solo. Ace and Scott were recently discussing some incredibly funny Brad stories and had to have him back on. Where did Brad recently have his worse gig ever? What famous singer did Brad roast at show not knowing who the person was? Find out what we say he is Positively Pessimistic With No Filter. Check out Brad at www.facebook.com/TheGoldenMicProductions Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast ...
Ep 279 Best of SCOTTober
January 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBThis week is Ace's favorite clips from SCOTTober, Scott kinda likes them too. Clips include Cody Ray DesBiens & Satori Hawes (The Paranormal Couple), Joe Chin (Ghosthunters International), Andrea Perron (The Conjuring House), Ken DeCosta (RISEUP Paranormal), and of course our SCOTTober cohost Tom Stewart (My Paranormal Podcast). Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast
Ep 278 2022 Best Of The Funny Bad Gig Stories
December 30, 2022 03:48 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBWe look back at 2022's best funny bad gig stories from; Jimmy Dunn, James Firth, Cory Gee, Steve Halligan, Steve Bjork, John Moses, Rodney Norman, Peter Liu, George Hamm, Dan Smith, Don Zollo, Paul Nardizzi, Butch Bradley, Pat O'Connor, Lou Angelwolf, Doug Ouimette, Todd Parker, Wendy Liebman, and Harrison Stebbins. Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast
Ep 277 Frank O'Donnell and Charlie Hall "Periwinkle's And The Birth Of The RI Comedy Scene"
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBAce and Scott decided to share one of their favorite conversations for the holidays. Frank O'Donnell and Charlie Hall are the reason there is comedy in Rhode Island and the reason Ace Aceto is a comedian. They are both in the RI Comedy Hall of Fame and deservedly so. They are fantastic storytellers and learning how it all began was amazing. Check them out at www.facebook.com/charlie.hall.125760 and https://www.facebook.com/frankocomedy Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the ...
Ep 276 "Mixing It Up" with the The Mixtape Podcast guys
December 16, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBJason Emmitt, K.C. Masterpeace, and Twisted Kid Matt from The Mixtape Podcast join Scott and Ace in the Acement this week to discuss their podcast. We started listening to the Mixtape Podcast last summer and instantly it became a favorite. They talk about 80s and 90s music and movies, a twisted walk down memory lane with a group of morons, as they call it themselves. Always entertaining. We discussed Ace's weekend at Woodstock 99 for their show, so after listening to them here check out ...
Ep 275 Todd Parker "OK, Mr Somebody Who Nobody Knows"
December 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBTodd Parker knows Ace from the old days so his visit to the Acement was overdue. From his start during the Boston Comedy boom to his move to LA, Todd accomplished a lot quickly in comedy. His day job created a fortuitous opportunity into a creative career that would lead him to his latest accomplishment, a published author. Check out Todd's book at https://www.amazon.ca/Billionaire-Boogeymen-Todd-Parker/dp/B0BFHBPGM3 Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast
Ep 274 Doug Ouimette "Open Book Onstage And Producing Tons Of Laughs"
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBDoug Ouimette joins us in the Acement to discuss his quick rise in comedy. Starting comedy later in life he chose quickly to talk about obstacles him and his wife have had to overcome in their lives and crowds instantly took to it. Being an open book can be scary but can quickly connect you to a crowd, which is what happened with Doug. Not satisfied with the normal route, he started producing shows in several venues. Doug has not sat idle and wait and has come a long wait in a short amount...
Ep 273 Dan Miller "Hitting Stages, Bustin' Balls, and Gettin' Laughs"
November 24, 2022 18:05 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBDan Miller is in the Acement this week. A native a South Boston, a quick wit and sharp comebacks were a way of life. He took the stage in 1992 and has not looked backed. Dan has had the opportunity to work with some comedy powerhouses like Lenny Clarke and Dave Atell. Dan has a high energy style that is a blast to watch on stage. Ace and Scott couldn't wait to hear his Funny Bad Gig Story. Check out Dan at https://www.facebook.com/dan.miller.9022 Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to sup...
Ep 272 Harrison Stebbins "Blowin' Blood In A Tee Shirt"
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBHarrison Stebbins is in the Acement this week for a discussion on his career and we take a deep dive into crowd work comedy. Harrison is known for his fast paced, high energy comedy and is very skilled at crowd work. He takes time to break down how he's approached that. We talk about his career coming up and his bad gig almost got him lynched. Check out Harrison at https://www.facebook.com/harrisonstebbins Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast
Ep 271 Brendan Kirby w/ special guest "An Episode About Nothing"
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBOur friend Brendan Kirby joins us in the Acement to talk about his new Seinfeld cookbook. Ace and Scott are huge Seinfeld fans so let the show quotes begin. Brendan is a seasoned comedy writer and roaster and has a quick wit, so there were a lot of laughs. We discuss his work on the Rhode Show and of course get into detail on the Seinfeld cookbook. We audition a new intern, Brian Mulhern, who eventually joins the conversation. Get the Seinfeld Cookbook at https://www.amazon.com/s?k=seinfeld+...
Ep 270 Jimmy Cash "Janitor With Stamina"
November 03, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBTik Tok star Jimmy Cash joins Scott and Ace in the Acement to discuss his rocky childhood, his start in comedy and his assent to Tik Tok stardom. Check out his Tik Tok at https://www.tiktok.com/@janitorwithstamina Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast
Ep 269 Ken DeCosta RISEUP Paranormal "The Paine House"
October 28, 2022 01:58 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe wrap up SCOTTober with Ken DeCosta from RISEUP Paranormal. Tom Stewart and Ken are in the Acement to discuss the investigation they brought Scott and Ace on at the famous Paine House. What evidence if any did we get? Did Scott run out the house screaming? There actually was a funny scared Scott story. Check out RISEUP at https://www.riseupparanormal.com/ Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast
Ep 268 Andrea Perron "Conjuring Up Scott's Nightmares"
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBPerhaps the most well known paranormal event is The Conjuring. So if you have one host, Ace, that loves paranormal and another, Scott, that doesn't, why not have one of the daughters the grew up in that house and actual experienced those events. Andrea Perron joins us to talk about her experiences in the famous haunted Harisville RI farmhouse that her family lived in from 1970-1980. Check out Andrea at https://www.facebook.com/andrea.perron.5 Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support t...
Ep 267 Joe Chin "International Man Of Ghosthunters"
October 13, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBAs SCOTTober rolls along, Ace & Scott talk to Joe Chin member of TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society, started by past guest and BTF friend, Jason Hawes) Joe has been featured on Ghosthunters and Ghosthunters International. After a chance meeting at the Paine House investigation last month,we invited Joe to come on and talk about his experiences as a para-investigator. Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast
Ep 266 Cody Desbiens & Satori Hawes "Paranormal Couple - The Return"
October 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBWe start off SCOTTober welcoming back Cody Desbiens and Satori Hawes, the Paranormal Couple. They return with items and stories from their paranormal museum. Cody and Satori our both natural story tellers and bring such interesting items. Why are there always dolls? Check them out at http://paranormalcouple.com/ Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast
Ep 265 Wendy Liebman "No Bag Of Rice Needed For This Comedy Genius"
September 29, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBScott and Ace are thrilled to be joined by Wendy Liebman. Wendy has a comedy resume that would make any comedian jealous. Name a late night show and she's been on it, comedy specials she has them. A bad accident in 2018 knocked her down awhile but she came back strong. She still loves comedy as much now as she did when she started, and you can tell. What Disney royalty is she related to? Check Wendy out at https://www.wendyliebman.com/ Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the pod...
Ep 264 Jason Merrill "See Kids, It Can Happen To Anyone"
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBJason Merrill joins us this week. We talk about how he had a late start in comedy but quickly made a name for himself. In seven short years he's opened up for the likes of Lenny Clarke and Steve Sweeney, started producing shows with his Shooting From The Hip Comedy, and recently headlined Nick's Comedy Stop. What can we say, he killed. Check out Jason at https://www.facebook.com/jason.merrill.5243 Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast
Ep 263 Lou Angelwolf "The Most Consistent Third Place Finisher"
September 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBLou Angelwolf joins Ace and Scott from FL. Lou started his career there with the likes of Ron Bennington, Dennis Regan, and Larry the Cable Guy. Liked by these headliners as well as touring acts, he was a go to opener or as he says "The Most Consistent Third Place Finisher". Check out Lou at https://www.facebook.com/lou.angelwolf Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast
Ep 262 Mitch Stinson "From Top Gun To Comedy Maverick"
September 08, 2022 09:00 - 2 hours - 108 MBOver 100 successful landings on aircraft carriers wasn't enough excitement for Mitch Stinson, so he went into stand up comedy. Scott and Mitch started together and had plenty of stories to share. We talk about Mitch's brother helping him write and bomb his first time on stage and his triumphant return years later. Check out Mitch at http://www.mitchstinson.com/ Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast
Ep 261 Patrick O'Connor "Oops We Did It Again"
September 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBOnce again we did not check before the show and the mics were not on the right setting, Oops. Patrick O'Connor joins us in the Acement to talk about coming about in the comedy scene as a newer comic. What's his funny bad gig story? Listen and find out. Check out Pat at https://www.instagram.com/pat.oconnor12/ Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast
Ep 260 Rhonda Corey and Roman Pierce "First Jokes, Finding Jesus, and Scones"
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBWith Ace out of town, Scott has friends Rhonda Corey and Roman Pierce in the Acement for a comedy discussion that crosses many subjects from remember our first jokes to bad teen years to finding religion to Rhonda's delicious chocolate chip scones. Go to www.patreon.com/behindthefunny to support the podcast
Ep 259 Butch Bradley "To The Woman Heckler, I Hate You But Thank You"
August 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBButch Bradley joins us in the Acement from Vegas. We talk about how he honed his skills in Boston before heading to the west coast. There he earned spots on several TV shows before heading to Vegas where he now has a residency at the LA Comedy Club at the Strat Hotel and Casino. How did Butch's funny bad gig help him get better? Check out Butch at https://butchbradleycomedy.com/ Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny