Get to the Joke
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsComedians discuss their lives and how they come up with, develop and write some of their most memorable jokes. Hosted by comedian, Marc Staudenmaier.
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Jim Bryan of The Church of Satire on Changing Careers, Work/Life Balance and Just Believing (S4:E4)
July 25, 2023 11:47 - 1 hour - 161 MBIn this week's episode, I look at the second of three independently owned clubs in Pennsylvania and what it takes to build, grow and run a comedy club. Jim Bryan (Church of Satire) talks to me about the balance of managing a club, a career in stand up and a family. Jim gets candid about moving to Vegas and then to Hanover, Pennsylvania , the hardships of starting a club in the pandemic, strategies in marketing and advice to anyone looking to start their own club. If you have that entrepren...
Nick Bruce of Wisecrackers Comedy Club on How to Develop Brand Recognition for Your Club (S4:E4)
June 06, 2023 09:35 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this week's episode, I pivot and look at the first of three independently owned clubs in Pennsylvania and what it takes to build, grow and run a comedy club. Nick Bruce (Wisecrackers Mohegan & State College) talked to me about being a second generation owner of the family business. We talk about the history of the club, the stress of running a club how Nick manages costs while trying to find new ways to generate revenue. We end on advice for someone looking to open their own comedy club...
Monroe Martin on Embracing Carnage, the Art of Bombing and How to Write Personal Jokes (S4:E3)
June 04, 2023 10:26 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn this episode, I speak with Monroe Martin (LAST COMIC STANDING) about his life from foster care to comedy mecca, The Comedy Cellar. Monroe gets very candid in the hardships he endured early in his life as a product of the foster care center, how he beat those odds and used the skills he learned to survive in foster care to make a living in stand up comedy and tour the world. Monroe offers great advice in what you can learn by bombing, how to explore personal jokes that aren't working, how...
Todd Glass on How Not to Be the Problem, Being Funnier Than Preachy and Revisiting WTF (S4:E2)
June 04, 2023 10:24 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn today's episode, I talk to a legend of comedy, Mr. Todd Glass (Netflix's ACT HAPPY). We discuss a wide range of topics from the end of his podcast, advice on how small time comedy producers can set up a room, how he prepares for a show, stage presence, his time on Last Comic Standing and revisiting his famous WTF Interview with Marc Maron 10 years later. Links from the episode: Todd's Website: https://toddglass.com/ Todd's Instagram: @thetoddglassshow Todd's Twitter: @ToddGlass Todd...
Mike Lukas on Finding Your Comedy Lens, Heightening Your Jokes and How to Publish Your Book (S4:E1)
June 04, 2023 10:21 - 1 hour - 148 MBToday, I talk to veteran comedian and established author, Mike Lukas from the Tonight Show, Second City and CONAN. Mike and I cover a wide range of topics from how he got started in comedy at Disney World to being the foremost expert in helping develop budding comics. We speak on how to create your own personal brand, how improv played a key role in not just his career but developing bits, comedy condo horror stories and the guide to publishing your own book. This is a must listen for any c...
Doogie Horner on Comedy vs Book Writing, AGT, Bullying, Grieving and the Value of a Legacy (S3:E11)
July 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn the final episode of our third season, I sit down with Doogie Horner (AGT, Author) and discuss a wide range of topics from his memorable appearance on America's Got Talent to the untimely death of his sister. Doogie gives a memorable interview in the art of writing - discussing its importance, its reverence and routine and how ultimately to edit it. Doogie shares the struggles of his childhood such as bullying and the loss of his sister. We conclude with his thoughts on his new album, ...
Joe Murdock on Writing One Liners, Topical Humor, Developing a Unique Style and Drugs (S3:E10)
July 18, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBIn this episode, I sit with the most recent winner of Philly's Phunniest, Joe Murdock. Joe shares the interesting relationship he has with his parents, how he got started in comedy and how he developed his own style of combing one liners with topical humor. Joe doesn't shy away from controversial subject matter and teaches me how he can talk about abortion, religion and guns with any audience. Joe and Marc talk extensively about his Philly's Phunniest win and what his next career moves wi...
Dan D'Aprile on Different Writing Games, the Pain of Divorce and the Power of Voices (S3:E9)
July 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBIn this episode, I talk to one of my closest comedy friends, Dan D'Aprile (Comedy Store, LA Improv). Dan gives a master class on how he includes the right amount of risk in his joke writing and how he can get more out of laughs by adding various voices. Dan reveals to me how he struggled navigating his parent's divorce at such a young age and how it changed him to take a more liberal stance in life which challenged his father's right wing ideology. Dan walks me through various writing gam...
Dan Naturman on Writing a Book, New Challenges, Death and Anxiety (S3:E8)
July 04, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBToday I sit down with a comic that I have been a fan of since I first saw him get robbed on Last Comic Standing season 2. I am a big fan of Dan and this interview did not disappoint. Talking to me all the way from Aruba, Dan goes into the details about his book "Ira Spiro: Before Covid" and the similarities and differences between him and Ira. Dan gets raw and candid on the struggles he faces on stage with anxiety, finding punchlines to great premises and the pursuit of fame. Finally, I ...
Rusty Dewees on Everything About "The Logger," How to Start Touring & Building A Following (S3:E7)
June 27, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBMarc sits down with Vermont's biggest comedian, Rusty Dewees aka "The Logger" where we talk all thing Logger the early days to present. Rusty strips down how "The Logger" came to be, how he developed stories from real people he's met in his life and how he built his act from grass roots to the thousands of people who see his act every year. Rusty breaks down his storytelling method and how he started going on tour and getting booked. We talk about the importance of giving fans a full expe...
Bret Raybould on How to Market Yourself, Monetizing Social Media and Finding Your Voice (S3:E6)
June 20, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBMarc sits down with Bret Raybould (SIRIUS) and discuss everything you would want to know about getting into the business of comedy. Bret talks about how his love of comedy started in college and further developed by becoming an intern on CONAN which eventually led Bret into the world of stand up which produced an amazing special, "Bret Raybould Retires from Comedy" and his first play, "Race: The Movie: The Play." Bret and Marc take incredible deep dives on how to turn a funny story into a j...
Anthony Moore on Why the Mood Matters, Advice on Moving to NYC and How to Punch Up a Joke (S3:E5)
June 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn this episode, Marc sits down with New York comedian, Anthony Moore (Comedy Central, SIRIUS) where we discuss why Anthony writes with two things in mind - the mood and the why. Anthony gets very candid as to his struggles he experienced moving up in the comedy scene in Philly and then moving to New York. He offers advice to any comic looking to do the same along with writing jokes on race, how to punch up a joke how he got to work at some of the biggest colleges in the country. This is ...
Alyssa Al-Dookhi on Gender, Writing with Honesty, Comedy in Kuwait and Comedy Festivals (S3:E4)
May 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBIn this episode, Marc sits down with Philadelphia comedian, Alyssa Al-Dookhi (Frist Person Arts, "Make Up or Break Up") and dive deep into Alyssa's childhood growing up in both Kuwait and America. Alyssa educates Marc in non-binary gender identity, pansexuality, transgender and growing up in a foreign country during a war. Alyssa goes equally in depth in how to write observational humor with your own personality, writing with honesty, editing a joke and making experiences unique to you rel...
Mike Cannon on Parenting, Drugs, the Value of Self-Producing and Determining Your Worth (S3:E3)
May 17, 2022 10:09 - 1 hour - 141 MBMike Cannon (Amazon, SIRIUS) and Marc discuss everything from the problems Mike suffered in his childhood, the tumultuous relationship he has with is father and how he, himself, has grown as a father. Mike talks about how to balance a career in comedy with being a father, how drugs play apart in his life, the use of specific words to punctuate his punchlines, why self-producing is the new way of marketing your material and determining how much clubs should pay you. Mike discusses his hit s...
Cassandra Dee on Tackling Mental Illness On and Off Stage, Dark Material and Homework Shows (S3:E2)
May 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this episode, Marc sits down with Philly comic, Cassandra Dee (Philly's Phunniest Winner, SIRIUS XM) to discuss her struggles with depression and bullying. Cassandra enlightens Marc on the subjects of death, joke writing mindset and getting cancelled. Marc and Cassandra discuss everything from mental illness to recording an album. If you're a fan of comedy, this is episode not to be missed. Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: marcstaud.com Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's F...
Andy Haynes on Overcoming Addiction, How to Tell a Joke on Race and Committing to Comedy (S3:E1)
May 07, 2022 18:38 - 1 hour - 161 MBSHOW LESSIn the premiere episode of our third season, I sit down with Andy Haynes (Comedy Central, CONAN) and discuss Andy's less than ideal childhood, how he found comedy and ultimately how it led him to a career as one of the most sought out comedians of today. Andy goes in depth about how his jokes on race have been what sets him apart than his contemporaries and his apt nature on how he can read people and make the most incredible observations. Links From the Episode: Marc's Website: m...
Matt Ruby on Having a Philosophy on Comedy, What Makes a Joke and Expanding on a Bit (S2:E10)
December 06, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBThere is no better way to wrap up this season that to sit down with comedy savant, Matt Ruby. Matt has been seen on Comedy Central, NBC, FOX and MTV. His special "Feels Like Matt Ruby" can be viewed on Youtube and has reached over 60,000 views. Matt doesn't hold back in this interview and gives great insight into his observant and topical joke writing. Matt talks about his experience with ayahuasca, seeking religion and traveling. Matt lets Marc peek inside his writing routine and how h...
Dave Primiano on Family Conflict, How to Be Offensive and Funny and Taking a Comedy Class (S2:E9)
November 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBMarc sits down with his close friend and comic, Dave Primiano of the popular podcast, "The Rank Bank." Dave gets candid over the inter-personal issues and tragedies of his family. Dave gives Marc an inside look into his development of his dark humor and the work that goes into the delicate tightrope act of offensive and hilarious. This interview was great to record and even better to listen to! Chapters: Early Life 4:55Developing Dark Material 24:05Family Troubles 29:10Taking a Comedy Cl...
Pat House on Networking with Headliners and a Complete Look at a Joke from Start to Finish (S2:E8)
November 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBMarc sits down with Philly comedy stalwart, Pat House. Pat is the host of an incredible podcast, "I Guess I'll Do It" and has recorded three acclaimed albums - "Biggest Thing," "I Heard Enough Yesterday," and most recently, "I'm Here." He opens for some of the biggest names in comedy including Tom Stegura, Sebastian Maniscalo and Dan Cummins. Pat tours nationally and talks about his love of stand up at an early age. Pat talks about his love of being alone and comedy and goes into great d...
S2:E7 - Brandon V. Jackson
November 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBIn this episode, Marc sits down with Delaware comic, Brandon Jackson. Brandon is the host of the "English for Criminals" podcast and will be recording his debut comedy album at Helium Comedy Club in January. Brandon gives an insightful interview and an in-depth look into his writing style. Brandon talks about using comedy to figure himself and talks about his struggles in New York and the business side of comedy. Brandon talks about his well thought out joke writing process, his use of g...
Brandon Jackson on Using Comedy to Find Himself, Listening Notes and Giving It All Up (S2:E7)
November 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBIn this episode, Marc sits down with Delaware comic, Brandon Jackson. Brandon is the host of the "English for Criminals" podcast and will be recording his debut comedy album at Helium Comedy Club in January. Brandon gives an insightful interview and an in-depth look into his writing style. Brandon talks about using comedy to figure himself and talks about his struggles in New York and the business side of comedy. Brandon talks about his well thought out joke writing process, his use of g...
S2:E6 - Paul Hooper
November 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBMarc sits down with one of his favorite comics, Paul Hooper. Paul has been seen on Gotham Comedy Live, Boston Comedy Festival and HBO Comedy Festival. Paul opens up and discusses his struggles with COVID, his father, school, OCD and addiction. Paul shows his incredible joke writing process and his use of verbal imagery to emphasize his jokes. Paul uses his history of insensitive people and the things they say to him as fodder for his self-depreciation bits that is more of a commentary o...
Paul Hooper on Dropping Out of School, Overcoming Addiction and How to Choose the Right Word (S2:E6)
November 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBMarc sits down with one of his favorite comics, Paul Hooper. Paul has been seen on Gotham Comedy Live, Boston Comedy Festival and HBO Comedy Festival. Paul opens up and discusses his struggles with COVID, his father, school, OCD and addiction. Paul shows his incredible joke writing process and his use of verbal imagery to emphasize his jokes. Paul uses his history of insensitive people and the things they say to him as fodder for his self-depreciation bits that is more of a commentary o...
S2:E5 - Chanel Ali
November 01, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 179 MBIn this episode, Marc sits down with the infinitely talented, Chanel Ali. Chanel has performed stand up on Comedy Central, appeared on MTV's Girl Code and written a book, "A Girl's Guide For Going Out." Chanel goes into detail about the struggles of growing up in the foster care center, her turbulent relationship with her parents, and his love of discovering stand up comedy. She goes into detail about her writing habits that take polarizing subject matter but can find humorous common grou...
Chanel Ali on Surviving Foster Care, How to tell a Divisive Joke and Testing an Audience (S2:E5)
November 01, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 179 MBIn this episode, Marc sits down with the infinitely talented, Chanel Ali. Chanel has performed stand up on Comedy Central, appeared on MTV's Girl Code and written a book, "A Girl's Guide For Going Out." Chanel goes into detail about the struggles of growing up in the foster care center, her turbulent relationship with her parents, and his love of discovering stand up comedy. She goes into detail about her writing habits that take polarizing subject matter but can find humorous common grou...
Alan Massenburg on Fatherhood, How to Master Social Media and the Value of the Callback (S2:E4)
October 25, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this episode, Marc sits down with Lancaster based comedian, Alan Massenburg. Alan has won Baltimore's New Comedian of the Year in 2018 and made an appearance on Sway in the Morning. He is also half of the "Proper Ebonics" podcast. Alan gives a very raw interview about growing up with a single father and then becoming one himself years later. Alan goes into detail about how he works out bits on stage, his undying devotion to social media and how he has dominated and the art of "comedyi...
S2:E4 - Alan Massenburg
October 25, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this episode, Marc sits down with Lancaster based comedian, Alan Massenburg. Alan has won Baltimore's New Comedian of the Year in 2018 and made an appearance on Sway in the Morning. He is also half of the "Proper Ebonics" podcast. Alan gives a very raw interview about growing up with a single father and then becoming one himself years later. Alan goes into detail about how he works out bits on stage, his undying devotion to social media and how he has dominated and the art of "comedyi...
Pedro Gonzalez on Growing Up in Columbia, Freewriting and Writing a Joke During a Threesome (S2:E3)
October 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn this episode, Marc sits down with Columbian comedian, Pedro Gonzalez. Pedro moved from Columbia to pursue a degree in literature. Pedro discovered stand up in Philadelphia before moving to New York where he features at all the big clubs and landed a spot on the "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Pedro is one of the hardest working comics out there and discusses his vigilant writing sessions and how he holds himself accountable with coming up with new material. Pedro gives one of th...
S2:E3 - Pedro Gonzalez
October 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn this episode, Marc sits down with Columbian comedian, Pedro Gonzalez. Pedro moved from Columbia to pursue a degree in literature. Pedro discovered stand up in Philadelphia before moving to New York where he features at all the big clubs and landed a spot on the "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Pedro is one of the hardest working comics out there and discusses his vigilant writing sessions and how he holds himself accountable with coming up with new material. Pedro gives one of th...
Mary Radzinski on Approaching a Punchline, Bedtime Routines and Why You Should Hate Yourself (S2:E2)
October 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBIn this episode, Marc sits down with one of the top comedians in Philadelphia, Mary Radzinksi. Mary's debut album, "Discomfortable," was named one of the top 10 albums of 2018. She co-hosts the popular podcast, "Are You My Podcast" and can be seen opening for Marc Maron, Jim Norton and Rosie O'Donnell among others. In this episode, Mary talks about moving from a small town to escape the 'Stepford' lifestyle and to the big city of Philadelphia to pursue pharmaceutical sales, which provided...
S2:E2 - Mary Radzinski
October 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBIn this episode, Marc sits down with one of the top comedians in Philadelphia, Mary Radzinksi. Mary's debut album, "Discomfortable," was named one of the top 10 albums of 2018. She co-hosts the popular podcast, "Are You My Podcast" and can be seen opening for Marc Maron, Jim Norton and Rosie O'Donnell among others. In this episode, Mary talks about moving from a small town to escape the 'Stepford' lifestyle and to the big city of Philadelphia to pursue pharmaceutical sales, which provided...
Jake Mattera on the Art of the Self-Deprecation Joke and Why Comedy Needs a Victim (S2:E1)
October 04, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBMarc sits down with Philadelphia comedian and one half of "Stand Up Guys" podcast. Jake is one of the local standouts who has elevated his presence past Philadelphia with appearances at the Big Sky and Boston comedy festivals. Jake talks about how being raised during the "Jackass" era led to his love of the performing arts. Jake landed his big break after taking a comedy writing class at Temple which parlayed into a monologue intern role for CONAN. Jake talks in depth about how writing ...
S2:E1 - Jake Mattera
October 04, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBMarc sits down with Philadelphia comedian and one half of "Stand Up Guys" podcast. Jake is one of the local standouts who has elevated his presence past Philadelphia with appearances at the Big Sky and Boston comedy festivals. Jake talks about how being raised during the "Jackass" era led to his love of the performing arts. Jake landed his big break after taking a comedy writing class at Temple which parlayed into a monologue intern role for CONAN. Jake talks in depth about how writing ...
Buddy Harris
February 10, 2021 23:40 - 2 hours - 122 MBMarc sits down with fellow comic, friend and co-producer, Buddy Harris. This interview explores Buddy's troubled background and the obstacles he had to overcome in order to obtain personal growth and purpose. Buddy then lets the audience into his mind and his vivid imagination as he develops his beloved bits out of thin air and works through some upcoming bits for future shows. If there is one thing we know for sure it's that Buddy Harris is the comedian that we all need.
Chip Chantry
February 10, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis was such an incredible interview! Marc sits down with Philly's Phunniest winner and Philadelphia comedy legend, Chip Chantry! Chip spares no detail and gives such invaluable and practical advice in how to craft a joke and develop an idea to its fullest potential. Chip talks about getting into comedy, his relationship with his brother and parents and walking away from teaching to pursue comedy. If you watch only one episode, watch this one. Chip does not hold back and gives away all...
Jesse Blanco
February 10, 2021 23:19 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBMarc sits down with close friend and comedian, Jesse Blanco, to discuss the abuse he suffered in his childhood and ultimately what led him into stand up at a later age. Jesse breaks down his classic, "Mattress Store" bit and his unorthodox way of developing material. Jesse shares frusterations with running a popular open mic.
Chris Dolan
February 10, 2021 22:31 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBIn the most explosive interview yet, Chris Dolan reveals the upsetting backstory behind one of his best jokes, his diligent writing process, the inspiration and work ethic for his popular blog and the value of the open mic. Chris does not hold back and tells all in an interview that, for the first time, caught Marc off guard.
Missy & Jeremy Hall
February 10, 2021 02:21 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBFor the first time, Marc intereviews two comedians - married couple, Missy and Jeremy Hall. Missy and Jeremy talk about the struggles in their personal lives and how it led to the stage. Missy shares her very unconventional transition into the world of stand up comedy and how she saw success immediately which has led to a prosperous career that includes admittance into some of the country's top festivals and two outstanding albums. Jeremy talks about using comedy to compliment his recent ...
Jim Tews
February 09, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIn this episode, Marc talks to the very talented comedian, Jim Tews, about how his parent's divorce, career with the Coast Guard and move to NYC shaped his comedy career. Jim exposes how he develops some of his incredible bits that have led to two outstanding comedy albums. This is an episode not to be missed by any fan of comedy!
David James
February 09, 2021 18:37 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBIn this eye opening interview, Marc sits down with the original winner of Philly's Phunniest to talk about his traumatic childhood and how he found stand up comedy after a successful career in social work. You will get a first hand look at how David creates his rapid fire punchilines that launched him into the forefront in Philly comedy.
Jon Koppel
February 09, 2021 18:22 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBMarc sits down with his good friend, Jon Koppel for a no holds bar interview where they talk about divorce, drug addiction and loss. Jon talks to Marc about his motivation into stand up comedy, the strict requirements he puts on his jokes and what he ulitmatly wants to do outside of stand up comedy. Jon runs a popular podcast "PEAKS" and is the former host of "The Jon Koppel Podcast."
Erik Terrell
February 09, 2021 18:20 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBMarc sits down with Philadelphia comedian, Erik Terrell to discuss his incredible work ethic when writing jokes. You will here Eric discuss his upbriniging and how he got into stand up comedy and how he spends his six hours of week preparing for shows and writing material.
Troy Moore
February 09, 2021 18:16 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBor the premiere episode of Get to the Joke, Marc sits down with New Jersey comedian, Troy Moore to discuss how he overcame struggles in his personal life to shape his comedy career.