Comedy @ The Carlson Cast
230 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsHosted by Comedian Vinnie Paulino this podcast features special inside interviews with the amazing performers that grace the Comedy @ The Carlson stage. Tune in each week to hear unique stories from some of the world's funniest people about their careers and the lessons they have learned along the way.
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Episodes
Stand-Up News 4/17/20
April 14, 2020 14:40 - 17 minutes - 12.8 MBThe Stand Up News is back today with our stalwart and slightly moist host, Ross Johnson! We discussed the early history of British sketch comedy, some exciting new Netflix specials to get us through our isolation and drive-in stand up comedy. If you want to hear more, check us out at http://www.carlsoncast.com/subscribe
On the Line with Vickie Barbolak
April 13, 2020 13:09 - 21 minutes - 32 MBToday we checked in with of friend and hilarious woman, Vicki Barbolak from her palatial trailer in California! She’s been very busy making and selling masks to keep you safe, working on her upcoming book and strolling around the “old people zoo” that her neighborhood has become. If you want to see or hear more from us, check us out at http://www.carlsoncast.com/subscribe
On the Line with Dr. Suresh Goel & Mark Ippolitto
April 10, 2020 15:49 - 36 minutes - 53.7 MBToday’s guests are the co-founders Comedy @ The Carlson, Mark Ippolito and Suresh Goel! They gave us an update on what’s going on here at The Carlson given the current situation and the inside scoop on a lot of awesome plans they have for the venue once things return to relative normalcy.
This Week in Comedy History: April 12th-17th
April 09, 2020 14:30 - 27 minutes - 39.7 MBVinnie, Ross, Billy and Bryan are back today with another episode of Comedy History! Billy taught us about comedy legend, Bob Newhart, some of television’s more successful spin-offs and we all demonstrated our ability to remember when July is. Ross also made us slightly uncomfortable with his new background. If you want to hear or see more, check us out at http://www.carlsoncast.com/subscribe
On the Line with Jimmy Shubert
April 08, 2020 13:45 - 48 minutes - 68.6 MBToday’s guest from afar was our good friend, actor, comedian, writer and all around hilarious guy, Jimmy Shubert! We checked in on him from his home in California to see how he’s holding up. Jimmy is a very opinionated guy and we knew he wouldn’t disappoint. We talked about his new daily routine, taking some time to look inward and help others during our isolation and what the world of comedy may look like when we reach the other side of this thing. If you want to hear more of us, please chec...
Stand-up News 4/7/20
April 07, 2020 14:40 - 28 minutes - 40.6 MBToday’s guest is... US! Vinnie, Billy and Bryan were all here, but our focus was on our cheerful newsman Ross with the latest installment of Stand-Up News! We talked about some of the fantastic fund-raising efforts being done on behalf of out-of-work comedians, the possible return of the Original Kings of Comedy and the very definite return of a very controversial comedian.
On the Line with Mike Dambra
April 07, 2020 00:11 - 37 minutes - 26.3 MBToday we got a slice of what it’s like north of the border with our very good friend Mike Dambra. We discussed what the comedy world looks like in Canada right now, what the government up there is doing to help and exactly how his daughter is the most likely person to save us all. Look forward to more interviews this week as we check in with more of our past guests and some upcoming comics at Comedy @ The Carlson. Check us out at http://www.carlsoncast/subscribe
This Week in Comedy History 4/3/20
April 03, 2020 16:44 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn today’s episode we look into the annals of comedy history and remember the memories of the late great Jonathan Winters, Sam Kinison & Don Rickles with Billy D’Ettorre. We also catch up on the Comedy News with Ross Johnson. We learn all about Sirius/XM's new Women's comedy channel, a possible Office spinoff and finally one comic's mission to prove Ellen is not really that nice.
On the Line: Jim Florentine
April 02, 2020 19:12 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBToday Jim Florentine checks in with us from his home in New Jersey to talk podcasts, new rock and why it would suck to be a c level celebrity during a pandemic. Check out his podcast "Everybody is Awful Except You" on the Barstool Sports Network.
On the Line: Jim Florentine
April 02, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBToday Jim Florentine checks in with us from his home in New Jersey to talk podcasts, new rock and why it would suck to be a c level celebrity during a pandemic. Check out his podcast "Everybody is Awful Except You" on the Barstool Sports Network.
Stand-Up News 3/30/20
March 30, 2020 22:25 - 20 minutes - 15.1 MBThe show must go on!!! Vinnie, Bryan and Ross are BACK with another new episode for you! We have our usual witty banter and some announcements about some very cool new things that Comedy @ The Carlson is working on for you all to enjoy during the quasi-lockdown. Check out the Carlson’s Facebook page, including a livestream of Saunt Yubear on April 1st at 7 PM! We close the show with Ross’s Stand-Up News and discussion about public nudity during these trying times.
Episode #118 Faizon Love Returns
March 13, 2020 14:10 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBOne of our favorite guests was back in the studio today and he did not disappoint. We talked about his mysterious place of birth, if late night TV has just become more news or not and Elvis’ secret love child.
Episode #118 Faizon Love Returns
March 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBOne of our favorite guests was back in the studio today and he did not disappoint. We talked about his mysterious place of birth, if late night TV has just become more news or not and Elvis’ secret love child.
Episode #117 Jamie Lissow
March 06, 2020 15:47 - 57 minutes - 40.2 MBOn this episode we had a fantastic time with our friend and hometown hero, Jamie Lissow!!! We talked about the major changes he’s had in his life over the past year, writing for CBS' “Man With a Plan” and him big-timing the entire city of Rochester.
Episode #116 The Dry Bar Comedy Tour Returns!
February 28, 2020 16:12 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBToday we had three guests for the price of one! Jay Whittaker, Steve Soelberg and Alex Velluto of Dry Bar Comedy! We talked to Jay about his recent move to Boston, we talked to Steve about how science and comedy intersect and conducted a little experiment of our own on Alex.
Episode #115 Matt Griffo & Saunt Yübear
February 21, 2020 18:07 - 1 hour - 229 MBToday’s episode is a musical comedy extravaganza. We had Rochester native and all around hilarious performer, Matt Griffo. We talked about his writing process, his work as musical director at Second City in Chicago and misplaced body parts. Comedy sister duo, Saunt Yübear told us about their meteoric rise, how they started on a lark and irresponsible uses of astronomy. Billy D’Ettorre is back with a very interesting story of comedy history involving David Letterman’s special friend and Ross J...
Episode #114 Tacarra Williams
February 14, 2020 15:59 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBToday’s guest was the hilarious and very interesting Tacarra Williams. We talked about her prior career experience as a teacher in the California Penal System, her surprising and shockingly fast ride in the world of Comedy and if it’s possible to be too pretty to be funny. (This must be what’s holding Bryan back.)
Episode #113 Jimmy Shubert
January 31, 2020 15:50 - 1 hour - 53 MBWe had the incomparable Jimmy Shubert back in the studio today! We talked about him getting tapped to be one of the original Outlaws of Comedy, growing up as a teenage magician with five brothers and how to dress appropriately for his shows.
Episode #112 Tammy Pescatelli
January 24, 2020 16:05 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBToday’s guest was the lovely and talented, Tammy Pescatelli. We talked about her fast start of her career, her move away from LA and found out what a “stripper colony” is.
Episode #111 Tim Meadows
January 03, 2020 15:13 - 58 minutes - 40.7 MBWe were honored to have legendary actor, comedian and improv-er Tim Meadows. We talked about his ability to steal every scene, translating improv to stand-up and the glory that is Tiffany Amber Thiessen.
Episode #110 Rich Vos
December 27, 2019 15:13 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBWe always love having Rich Vos on the show and this week was no exception. We talked about how new album, “When I Saw Hamilton”, his current tour “Creeps With Kids.” Vinnie also helped diagnose Rich’s TV problem and we talked about unique uses for vacuum cleaners.
Episode #109 April Macie
December 20, 2019 15:43 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBToday’s guest was our good friend, April Macie. We caught up on her husband’s immigration status, talked about her new Netflix special, getting a restraining order and very very specific forms of revenge.
Episode #108 Sam Morril
December 13, 2019 16:08 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBWe had a great conversation today with a great comedian and Joke Writer, Sam Morril! We talked about his writing process, his numerous late night TV appearances and the world’s worst yet best morning TV. appearance.
Episode #107 Chris Franjola
December 06, 2019 15:40 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBWe were very excited to have Chris Franjola back in the studio today! We learned that he just very recently discovered the existence of a second Rochester and talked about his exciting upcoming projects.
Episode #106 Best of Vol.2
December 02, 2019 15:57 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week we decided to pull together some of our favorite clips of the show! Listen and learn how Marlon Wayans deals with trolls, how Mark Normand found his voice on stage,why Thea Vidale almost shot a guy & much much more Feat: April Macie, Brad Williams, Jessimae Peluso, Bobby Collins, Marlon Wayans, Josh Wolf, Thea Vidale, Mark Normand, Harland Williams & Felipe Esparza.
Episode #106 Best of Vol.2
December 02, 2019 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week we decided to pull together some of our favorite clips of the show! Listen and learn how Marlon Wayans deals with trolls, how Mark Normand found his voice on stage,why Thea Vidale almost shot a guy & much much more Feat: April Macie, Brad Williams, Jessimae Peluso, Bobby Collins, Marlon Wayans, Josh Wolf, Thea Vidale, Mark Normand, Harland Williams & Felipe Esparza.
Episode #105 Vickie Barbolak
November 21, 2019 16:03 - 47 minutes - 33.8 MBWe had the honor of hanging out with one of our favorite guests this morning. Vicki A. Barbolak talked to us about French Maids, life in Vegas and failed rat extermination techniques.
Episode #104 Chris Alan
November 14, 2019 17:36 - 53 minutes - 37.4 MBOur guest today was our good friend, Chris Alan. We had a great conversation about life as a young man in the military, how he got his start in comedy and he tried to fix Vinnie and Bryan’s relationship.
Episode #103 Bobby Slayton
November 07, 2019 15:59 - 59 minutes - 41.4 MBOn today’s episode we had one of our favorite guests back on the couch. We talked to Bobby Slayton about the generational gaps in society, if he actually is the Pitbull of Comedy and he says very very many naughty words.
Episode #102 Rocky LaPorte
November 01, 2019 14:27 - 52 minutes - 36.9 MBToday’s guest was veteran comic and very insightful comedian, Rocky Laporte. We talked about how to start doing stand-up, if late night TV is really the pinnacle anymore and getting shot while “driving truck.”
Episode #101 Mrs.Kasha Davis
October 29, 2019 21:19 - 56 minutes - 39.7 MBToday’s guest was world-renown drag performer, Mrs. Kasha Davis! We had a fantastic conversation about acceptance, owning who you are and grabby drunk idiots.
Episode #100 Vinnie Paulino
October 25, 2019 14:48 - 52 minutes - 36.6 MB100 episodes!!! And our guest was the one and only Vinnie Paulino! We talk about our host’s upbringing, interesting early career and share some funny road stories about him and Bryan.
Episode 99 Sasheer Zamata
October 25, 2019 00:38 - 37 minutes - 26.3 MBApologies are in order, we had some serious issues with our mixer last Friday and it took a while to save the audio...we hope it turned out okay...Either way our guest was actress, comedian and SNL Alum, Sasheer Zamata! We had a great conversation about her work as a Celebrity Ambassador for the ACLU, how she got started in comedy and the cancel culture in America.
Episode 99 Sasheer Zamata
October 25, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBApologies are in order, we had some serious issues with our mixer last Friday and it took a while to save the audio...we hope it turned out okay...Either way our guest was actress, comedian and SNL Alum, Sasheer Zamata! We had a great conversation about her work as a Celebrity Ambassador for the ACLU, how she got started in comedy and the cancel culture in America.
Episode #98 Mike Vecchione
October 11, 2019 15:07 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBYou may know todays guest as a frequent late show guest, with multiple appearences on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan & Comedy Central...Its Mike Vecchione! On a side note We sincerely hope you enjoy this Bryan-less episode!
Episode #97 Derek Gaines
October 04, 2019 14:17 - 44 minutes - 31.5 MBWe had a very fun and intriguing conversation today with the hilarious Derek Gaines on this episode. We talked about cultural and regional differences in crowds, how long it takes to really get good and the value of pennies as projectiles.
Episode #96 Marlon Wayans
September 19, 2019 14:30 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBToday’s guest has been a constant presence on our televisions and in our general consciousness for two decades. It’s the one and only Marlon Wayans! Today we discussed why "All in the Family" would work in 2019, tricks to stay motivated and how he was able reverse engineer his entire career. Don't forget to rate and review!
Episode #96 Marlon Wayans
September 19, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBToday’s guest has been a constant presence on our televisions and in our general consciousness for two decades. It’s the one and only Marlon Wayans! Today we discussed why "All in the Family" would work in 2019, tricks to stay motivated and how he was able reverse engineer his entire career. Don't forget to rate and review!
Episode #95 Harland Williams
September 13, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBWe had a very funny and enlightening conversation with the raconteur known as Harland Williams. We talked about standing out in a crowd of comedians, creating the highest rated children’s cartoon on Disney and how to compose the perfect text message. Also... everyone point and laugh at Vinnie for getting the name of Harland’s show wrong.
Episode #94 Ron Funches
September 06, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBWe had a blast with our returning guest, the incomparable Ron Funches. We had a very laugh-filled conversation about his new movie, new comedy special and wrestling with both actual wrestlers and his mother.
Episode #93 Thea Vidale
August 16, 2019 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week Thea Vidale returns to the show. We discussed why we aren't coming together as a society, the importance of speaking the truth and the art of making serious subject matter funny. Good Stuff you should listen.
Episode #92 Joe DeRosa
August 09, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBWe spoke today with comedian, actor and modern day philosopher, Joe Derosa. We had an in-depth conversation about how he developed his style, the cult of Carlin and his general outlook on life.
Episode #91 Bobby Collins
August 02, 2019 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBToday’s show is packed with amazing stories from the legendary Bobby Collins. He told us about working with the most famous singers in the world, tips how to play larger rooms and throwing sass at The President.
Episode #90 Dalton Castle
July 31, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWe’re all very excited to have the one and only Dalton Castle on the show today! He’s not only a former Ring of Honor World Champion and a former Six-Man Tag Team Champion, he’s also from right here in Rochester, NY! His unique and flamboyant style has made him one of the most popular acts in wrestling today.
Episode #89 Hypnotist Chris Jones
July 29, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBChris Jones rose to fame on America’s Got Talent. Now he is mesmerizing and hypnotizing crowds all over the country. And he’s our guest today on the couch!
Episode #88 Pat McGann
July 26, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBWe had a great conversation with our guest today, Pat McGann. We talked about starting comedy at an older age, how to properly host a show and our shared inability to be good at improv.
Episode #87 Mike Dambra
July 19, 2019 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBToday’s returning guest was Rochester’s own Mike Dambra. We talked about everything from the stare of Canadian healthcare to babysitting both wrestlers and children. We also finally let Bryan in on a year long running joke. He’ll never be the same.
Episode #86 Nicole Byer
July 12, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBToday’s guest was actress, comedian, host and all around great human being, Nicole Byer! We talked about her improv roots, the cultural phenomenon that is “Nailed It” and the shocking fragility of hotel room toilets.
A.M.A (Ask Mark Anything) Funniest Person In Rochester Edition
July 05, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBToday’s guest was the man himself, Mark Ippolito. We talked to the Co-Founder of Comedy @ The Carlson about the ins and outs of the Funniest Person in Rochester contest, what he looks for when judging and how to properly dispose of a Gallagher.
Episode #85 Jim Florentine
June 14, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBToday’s returning guest was friend of the show, Jim Florentine! We talked about the impending return of Crank Yankers, his young son’s burgeoning stand up career and the immense joy that can be had messing with people on the street. We also talked to Daphne Pariser of Humans for Education. To learn more about their excellent charity, please visit http://www.humansforeducation.org