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 168 - Bob Carney "Comedy Started As Bucket List, But Became More"
November 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBBob Carney joins us in the Acement this week. Bob is a long time Boston Comedy favorite that came up during the big comedy boom. He turned a bucket list item into a long career and has all the great stories to go along with it. Check out Bob at https://www.facebook.com/bobcarneycomedian Support BTF podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Ep 167 - Martin Olson "From The Ding Ho To Phineas & Ferb"
November 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBWe heard stories about piano players at the famous Ding Ho Comedy Club, we had to talk to one. Martin Olson was talked about by several former guests. He may have started playing piano but went on to an incredible Emmy nominated comedy writing career. From writing the Encyclopedia Of Hell to writing Phineas & Ferb, Martin has been involved in a lot of amazing projects. Check out Martin at https://www.martin-olson.com/ . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny
Ep 167 Martin Olson "From The Ding Ho To Phineas & Ferb"
November 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBWe heard stories about piano players at the famous Ding Ho Comedy Club, we had to talk to one. Martin Olson was talked about by several former guests. He may have started playing piano but went on to an incredible Emmy nominated comedy writing career. From writing the Encyclopedia Of Hell to writing Phineas & Ferb, Martin has been involved in a lot of amazing projects. Check out Martin at https://www.martin-olson.com/ . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny
Ep 166 Steve Scarfo "Live Free Or Die Laughing"
November 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBSteve Scarfo is another comic who is also a show producer. He actually owned his own comedy club in Maine. Steve is known for his high energy act. Why did he get a tap on the shoulder during one performance, like a manager taking the ball from a pitcher? Listen and find out. Check out http://www.stevescarfo.com/ . Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny
Ep 166 - Steve Scarfo "Live Free Or Die Laughing"
November 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBSteve Scarfo is another comic who is also a show producer. He actually owned his own comedy club in Maine. Steve is known for his high energy act. Why did he get a tap on the shoulder during one performance, like a manager taking the ball from a pitcher? Listen and find out. Check out http://www.stevescarfo.com/ . Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny
Ep 165 Pat Oates "Ace & Scott Are Learned From Pat"
November 05, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBWe talk to Pat Oates in the Acement this week. Pat is passionate about the art of comedy and has helped out a lot of young comics. His book "How Not To Suck At Comedy" (available on Amazon) has a lot of these teachings in it. Pat even teaches Ace and Scott a few things during this episode. Check out Pat on Twitter @pat_oates. Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Ep 164 Tom Stewart "My Paranormal Story" Scott Stains His Pants 3
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBTom Stewart is in the Acement for our annual scare the crap out of Scott Halloween episode. Tom is not only a very funny comic, he is also an experienced paranormal investigator. He explains the paranormal, has stories of his investigations, and brought EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomenon). Yeah, real ghost voices. Check out Tom's book on Amazon "10 Best Tools for Ghost Hunting" and his podcast "My Paranormal Story". Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 163 - Chris Tabb "He Never Cheats The People"
October 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBChris Tabb is one of those performers that commands the stage whenever and where ever he performs. Chris actually had two starts in comedy. What national comedian taught Chris to always "Be worth the price of the ticket" and to "Never cheat the people". It's all in this episode. Check Chris out at https://www.christabbshow.com/ . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 163 Chris Tabb "He Never Cheats The People"
October 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBChris Tabb is one of those performers that commands the stage whenever and where ever he performs. Chris actually had two starts in comedy. What national comedian taught Chris to always "Be worth the price of the ticket" and to "Never cheat the people". It's all in this episode. Check Chris out at https://www.christabbshow.com/ . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 162 - Mike Bent "I'm A Very Honest Performer"
October 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBMike Bent is in the Acement this week. Not only a comic, he is a professor of comedy at Emerson College in Boston. His students have gone to write for The Daily Show and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and won Emmys. We discuss his love of the process of creating comedy. Why did being an honest performer cause Mike to do something to an out of town headliner that comedians respected him for. Check out Mike at http://www.abrakidabra.com/. Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefu...
Episode 161 - Niki Luparelli "OMG I Could F*** Your Sons"
October 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBNiki Luparelli is a multi-talented entertainer. Comediene, Singer, Show producer, she does it all. Niki started the same time as Scott and has worked on several shows with Ace. What famous comedian did she say this episodes title to? Check Niki out at https://www.nikiluparelli.com . Support BTF podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 160 - Tommy Morin "It Takes Two"
October 01, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 105 MBTommy Morin is our guest in the Ace-ment this week. Ace knew Tommy from the Periwinkle's days as part of the comedy team Caito and Morin. Together for 3 1/2 years, they skyrocketed to the top of the comedy ladder. A personal decision then changed their path. Tommy is one of the deepest most spiritual guests we've ever had. Check Tommy Morin out at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-morin-40186817 . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 159 - Marty Caproni "We Do A Weird Job"
September 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBMarty Caproni is a comic that likes to take chances. As he says he swings hard so we he connects its big but when he doesn't, he'll corkscrew in the ground. Pushing limits has helped become a favorite of audiences and comics alike. Marty is not afraid to take a deep dive into a subject. Check out Marty at https://www.facebook.com/martycaproni . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 158 - Dan Crohn "It's Enough Already"
September 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis week we talk to Dan Crohn, a Boston based comedian that rose quickly in the comedy scene. So much so, he left his full time day job to pursue comedy full-time. He now has one CD out, ready to record another, and is featured on the CD "Best Of Boston Stand-Up, Vol. 1" along with some Boston heavyweight comedians. Check out Dan at http://dancrohn.com/# To support the podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 157 - Bobby Collins "You Never Forget Your First"
September 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBBobby Collins is well known and well accomplished in stand up comedy. Performing regularly all over the country for the past 40 years. He's worked with performers such as Cher and Frank Sinatra. Bobby Collins was also the first national headliner Scott and Ace got to open up for. This was an amazing episode as Bobby has no lack of stories. https://bobbycollins.com To support BTF go to https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 156 - Carolyn Plummer "F***ed Twice, Not In A Good Way"
September 03, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 48.4 MBCarolyn Plummer is one of the funniest comics you may not have heard of. We talk about her career and about her script idea, which is hilarious. No surprise there, she is a brilliant joke writer. Find out why Carolyn's Bad Gig Story includes her getting f***ed twice, and not in a good way. https://www.carolynplummer.com/ Support Behind The Funny at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny
Episode 155 - Dave Rattigan "Cause I'm An Idiot"
August 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBDave Rattigan works as hard as any performer we know. Accomplished comedian and show producer, he has the resume and the stories to show for it. Check out Dave's production company at https://www.facebook.com/scomedyproductions . Support Behind The Funny at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny
Episode 154 - Mike Prior "Teaching Lessons Thru Comedy"
August 19, 2020 16:43 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBMike Prior is an accomplished comedian and eighth grade educator. You wouldn't think these careers overlap, but they do. Mike uses lessons he's learned in comedy to teach valuable life lessons to his eighth grade class. He is passionate about comedy and teaching. https://www.facebook.com/michael.prior.10 To support BTF podcast https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 153 Max Dolcelli "Comedy Legends, Race, and Pornstars"
August 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBMax Dolcelli has had quite a career. Started and worked with some of the all time greats. Grew up in the 50s and 60s in a neighborhood where he witnessed racism first hand. Max has traveled the world making people laugh. His story was unique and really interesting. Go to http://www.maxdolcelli.com/ for info on Max. Support BTF at: https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 152 Dr Jay Sutay "Tribute To A Comediatrician & Stand Up Guy"
August 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBDr Jay Sutay was not only a hilarious comedian, he was voted a "Top Doc" by CT Magazine. His goal was to win Funniest Comic in CT and be voted a Top Doc in the same year. Not only funny, he was humble and a great friend as you will hear in this episode. Marty Caproni, Max Dolcelli, Philip Anthony, and Linda Belt join Ace and Scott to reflect on Dr Jay. Listen to Jay's original podcast at: https://behindthefunny.libsyn.com/ep-33-jay-sutay Support BTF at: https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 151 Jody Sloane - "Should You Nuzzle It Or Just Stick It In"
July 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBShould you nuzzle it or just stick it in, this question is answered in this episode with today's guest Jody Sloane and its not what you think. Ace and Scott discuss her experience from serving her country, to Boston Duck Tours, to making people laugh everywhere she performs. There was even blood spilled her first time on stage. Check Jody out at: https://jodysloane.com/ To support BTF podcast go to: https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
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Episode 150 PJ Thibodeau "I'm Dead Inside"
July 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBPJ Thibodeau is a well liked, well established New England headliner. He rose up the comedy ranks quickly. PJ's fast wit helped his quick start but once he developed his patented story telling, he was an instant crowd favorite. As with a lot of comics, the extremely likable PJ has a dark side. Ace and Scott have known PJ awhile and enjoyed finding out what drive's him.
Episode 149 - Ed "The Machine" Regine
July 16, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBWhat does Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Al Pacino have in common with today's guest? Ed Regine was in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood" with all of them. Ed came from pretty simple beginnings in RI and built quite a comedy and acting career. Ed was a mentor Ace back in the day and the two of them shared some great stories. Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 148 - Dana Nathanson "Our Comedy Big Sister"
July 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBDana Nathanson managed the Comedy Connection and Stitches Komedy Kafe in RI as well as countless other shows. She has seen countless comics before they became big. Dana has seen it all. Her influence on countless comedians is unimaginable. Ace and Scott both consider her a big sister and were honored to have her on this episode. Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 147 - Al Del Bene "The Sphincter Of An Albino Bunny"
July 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBAl Del Bene's comedy career has brought him from Boston to LA to Sydney Australia. He started off his career not only as a stand up comic but part of the popular improv group Al and The Monkeys including comedy greats Dane Cook and Bobby Kelly. We had several choices of names for the episode, find out how and why we came up with the one we did. https://www.facebook.com/ADBcomedy/ . Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny .
Episode 146 - Paul Barclay "Genesis: The Big Bang Of Boston Comedy"
June 24, 2020 02:03 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBYou cannot have a conversation about the genesis of Boston comedy or the Boston comedy boom without talking about Paul Barclay, today's guest. Starting the famous Comedy Connection in 1978, who knew it would become one of the biggest clubs in the country. Paul's phone contact list is a who's who of stand up. Paul's is thought of fondly by everyone in the comedy community, it's easy to see why. Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 145 - Jim Lauletta "Haven't Answered My Phone Since 2012"
June 18, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBJim Lauletta rose up the comedy scene quickly, moved to LA, was handed a card by one of the biggest agencies in the country, and ..... Ace and Scott talk to Jim about his incredible career of highs and lows, what it's cost him, and what he has overcome. Follow Jim at https://www.facebook.com/ComedianJimLauletta/ . To support the podcast https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 144 - Tracy Locke "Flippin' Lids & Losin' Wigs"
June 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBWhere do you go as a comedian when your first couple years you spend on tour with Lisa Lampanelli? That's how this weeks guest, Tracy Locke, started in comedy. Ace and Scott talked to her about that, her time in LA, and her experience as a warm up comic on some of the biggest talk shows. Which stars where nice, which were not, who wears a wig? Listen and find out. Check out Tracy at https://www.tlockecomedy.com/ . To support the podcast https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunnyhttps://www.patre...
Episode 143 Johnny Pizzi "Always Delivers The Laughs"
June 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBJohnny Pizzi is a long time Boston comedy favorite and Scott and Ace really were looking forward to this episode. Johnny started during the Boston comedy boom and worked with some of the biggest names in comedy including Sam Kinison and his long time friend Lenny Clarke. Topics include Johnny's time in the post office, magic, entertaining troops over seas and running comedy clubs. Check Johnny out at http://thejohnnypizzi.com . To support BTF https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny
Episode 142 - Kelly MacFarland "What Are You Guys Watchin"
May 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBThis week Ace and Scott talk to Kelly MacFarland, she started entertaining people at two years old. Her love of performing brought Kelly to the stage and stand up comedy is better for it. You definitely want to be in the room when Kelly comes in and asks "What are you guys watchin", ask her college roommates. Check Kelly out at https://kellymacfarland.com/ . You can support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny .
Episode 141 - Rick D'Elia "AKA The Fat Anderson Cooper"
May 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThis week is Viva D'Elia as we talk to comedian Rick D'Elia. A comic whose roots are in the Boston comedy scene. He now resides in Reno NV after spending time in LA. Ace and Rick reminisce and we discuss the current state of comedy. https://rickdelia.com . You can support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny .
Episode 140 - Rick Jenkins "Inside The Comedy Studio"
May 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBRick Jenkins owner of The Comedy Studio in Somerville MA is our guest this week. The discussion started about the different ways we are all delivering content during quarantine. The Comedy Studio has been releasing archived sets on their website that have been sort of Studio comedy history. We also discuss Rick's beginnings in Buffalo as a comic through his 20 plus years owning The Comedy Studio. www.thecomedystudio.com
Episode 139 Bob Marley "Live From Upta Camp"
May 07, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 45.2 MBThis week we talk to comedy great Bob Marley, Maine's King of Comedy. Few comics have built a body of work like Bob Marley. One of the most prolific and funniest comics working today. From moving to LA, to setting the record for longest comedy performance, to settling back to Maine, we covered a lot of territory. Check out all things Bob Marley at www.bmarley.com .
Episode 138 Christine Hurley "If I Had A Uterus, I'd Give Him A Baby"
April 30, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 46.8 MBChristine Hurley is always shot out of a cannon. She started comedy after starting a family but made up for lost time. Christine started with a contest but quickly became a crowd favorite. Listening to her now you would never know there was a time she had to battle self esteem issues, but she did. She overcame it to become one of the funniest comics working today. http://www.christinehurleycomedy.com
Episode 137 - Tony Capobianco "Muscles His Way Into Comedy"
April 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBAce and Scott sat down with Tony Capobianco in the Ace-ment for the last in person conversation before social distancing. Tony is considered a newer comic but he has been performing for seven years. Besides working his way up the New England comedy scene, he worked at the legendary WAAF rock radio station. His first show would turn most people away but he kept coming back and made a name for himself.
Episode 136 - Joe Yanetty "Comedy From Ships To Salchows"
April 14, 2020 22:42 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBJoe Yannetty is a true Boston original. Started at the legendary Ding Ho, he started comedy full time when he was scared at the thought of working a full time day job. He has performed across the globe. Can a comic perform his act on ice skates? He lets us know.
Episode 135 - Season 3 Finale
April 02, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBAce and Scott discuss Season 3 highlights and what's in store for Season 4. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthefunnypod/support
Episode 134 - Comedy and Coronavirus
March 25, 2020 00:36 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBCoronavirus is affecting everyone right now. Entertainers are especially hit hard. Ace and Scott discuss the current state of things with Behind The Funny favorites Mike Murray and Brad Pierce. Brad has a bit of a breakdown that we found quite funny, and maybe we shouldn't have...
Episode 133 - The After Show Hang
March 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBWhat do comics do after shows? Grab bite and talk about the show. Recently we put on a show at a Veteran's Coffeehouse, so after Mike Koutrobis and Rhonda Corey joined Ace and Scott for an after show hang at Grill 445 in Brooklyn CT to review the show and compare it to other shows we've donated our talents to.
Episode 132 - Tom Cotter & Kerri Louise "Comedy Power Couple"
March 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBWe were excited to talk to long time friends and successful comedy power couple, Tom Cotter and Kerri Louise. From their starts in RI and Boston to Tom's epic "America's Got Talent" run and Kerri's recent Showtime special "Women Of A Certain Age" there was plenty of great stories. http://tomcotter.com. http://www.kerrilouise.com. https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Elephant-has-Peanut-Allergy/dp/1700354167/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=kerri+louise&qid=1583890890&sr=8-1
Episode 131 - Jessica Leigh "She's Got Her S**t Together"
March 04, 2020 01:37 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThis week we talk to Jessica Leigh comedian and podcaster. She started, stopped and restarted comedy and now talks from a very real place. Check out her Practice Talking podcast on Spotify
Episode 130 - Dave DiLorenzo "We Love You Brother"
February 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBWe missed having our friend and comedian Dave DiLorenzo on the podcast by one day. He passed before we had a chance to let him tell his story. As a tribute, we had some of Dave's friends; Mike Murray, Mary Ellen Depetrillo, Rick Beretta, and John Perotta share some stories about him. Dave gets the last word, the episode ends with Dave doing what he did best, making people laugh. To make a donation: https://www.facebook.com/donate/598002237420550/?fundraiser_source=external_url
Episode 129 - Joey Carroll "International Man Of Comedy"
February 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBJoey Carroll is a veteran comic that has spent a lot of time overseas entertaining the troops. He talked about his days getting in trouble in catholic school up to his first tour in the Middle East. His stories really captivated us.
Episode 128 - Sans Guest: Impressions, Hecklers, Podcasts
February 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBAce and Scott are sans guest this week, so they talk about impressions, hecklers and their favorite podcasts. Two of Ace's voiceovers are included in this episode...
Episode 127 - The Genesis Of Ace Aceto
February 05, 2020 04:06 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBEver wonder what comedian was like as a kid. Where the creative gene started. This episode Ace’s life long friend Rich Bouthillette came into the Ace-ment to share some stories and some long last recordings. It was fun learning the genesis of Ace Aceto. Stayed listening at the end for a bonus Ace Aceto voiceover clip.
Episode 126 - That's What She Said
January 29, 2020 03:07 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBMaya Manyon and Mary Ellen Depetrillo join us this week to talk about women in comedy. Ace and I spoke to Janet Hyde at the Rogue Island Comedy Festival about her Dude Talks To A Lady podcast where she challenges male comedians about there misogynistic jokes. We wanted to know what its like for women in comedy. It was an interesting conversation.
Episode 125 - Paul D'Angelo "Guilty Of Funny In The First Degree"
January 23, 2020 03:14 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBAce and I sit down with one of our heroes, Paul D'Angelo. Paul is mentioned with the best comics to ever come out of Boston. His path from DA to comedian was amazing. He is admired by everyone from new comics to established comics to some of the top comics working today. This was definitely a highlight for us.
Episode 124 - Funny Bad Gigs 2019
January 16, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 52.9 MBWe can not finish a 2019 recap without some of the best funny bad gig stories. This episode includes stories from Red Peters, Ray Harrington, Ken Rogerson, Chris D, Bernadette Pauley, and Al Ducharme.
Episode 123 - Best of 2019 Part 2
January 09, 2020 05:03 - 53 minutes - 52.5 MBWe continue our Best of 2019 with clips of how we come up with our episode titles, some of some real deep moments and we finish showing of some of the exotic locations we record at...