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Peek Behind the Curtain

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

I have been a comedian since 2000 and have performed all across this country. I have released 5-albums and performed with some of the biggest names in the country. This podcast is a peek behind the curtain of what my career has been like, how my material evolves, and stories of life on the road. I'm a one-man ranting lunatic on stage and that's what I'm bringing to this podcast. I am talking to you directly and want your feedback, questions, and rants that you want to share!

Stand-Up Comedy
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Life is a Gamble - Part 4 (The Final Meltdown)

June 13, 2022 03:52 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Over the course of a 20+ year gambling addiction, I had many nights where I quit gambling. However, I always found a reason to start back up again. In this episode, I talk about the two major times that I quit gambling in my life and what led to that. The first time was back in 2013 and I ended up quitting for about 18-months. The second time I quit was in 2019 and it was the last time I have gambled in my life. Check out what I have to say regarding my emotions, feelings, how I came clean, ...

Life is a Gamble - Part 3 (Winning & Losing $10,000)

June 11, 2021 03:56 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MB

I've won $10,000+ and lost $10,000+ numerous times in my life gambling. Probably more times than I can count, or even really want to admit. This episode covers a couple of short examples of each, but also one of the highest of highs and lowest of lows in terms of winning & losing big. Listen for after the sponsor when I talk about a stretch of a few months where I lost $15k+ and how I had to struggle to get it back. Have any questions? Need any extra details? Need somebody just to listen to ...

14 - Life is a Gamble - Part 2 (First Time: Casinos, Sports, Blackjack, Poker, & Vegas)

April 06, 2020 05:02 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

I have been a gambling addict for as far back as I can remember. As of March 25th, 2020 I hit my one-year mark of being "sober" from gambling. In this multi-part podcast, I am taking you back to my early days of when I believe my gambling problem started kicking in, through the highs and lows of a life spent at the card table. Comedy has taken me to many casino shows over the years...and having disposable income with nothing to do 23-hours a day can lead to trouble. For years, I learned how t...

Life is a Gamble - Part 2 (First Time: Casinos, Sports, Blackjack, Poker, & Vegas)

April 06, 2020 05:02 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

I have been a gambling addict for as far back as I can remember. As of March 25th, 2020 I hit my one-year mark of being "sober" from gambling. In this multi-part podcast, I am taking you back to my early days of when I believe my gambling problem started kicking in, through the highs and lows of a life spent at the card table. Comedy has taken me to many casino shows over the years...and having disposable income with nothing to do 23-hours a day can lead to trouble. For years, I learned how ...

Life is a Gamble - Part 1 (The Beginnings: Childhood Trips, Influence, and My First Gambling Loss)

March 30, 2020 03:38 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

I have been a gambling addict for as far back as I can remember. As of March 25th, 2020 I hit my one-year mark of being "sober" from gambling. In this multi-part podcast, I am taking you back to my early days of when I believe my gambling problem started kicking in, through the highs and lows of a life spent at the card table. Comedy has taken me to many casino shows over the years...and having disposable income with nothing to do 23-hours a day can lead to trouble. For years, I learned how ...

13 - Life is a Gamble - Part 1 (The Beginnings: Childhood Trips, Influence, and My First Gambling Loss)

March 30, 2020 03:38 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

I have been a gambling addict for as far back as I can remember. As of March 25th, 2020 I hit my one-year mark of being "sober" from gambling. In this multi-part podcast, I am taking you back to my early days of when I believe my gambling problem started kicking in, through the highs and lows of a life spent at the card table. Comedy has taken me to many casino shows over the years...and having disposable income with nothing to do 23-hours a day can lead to trouble. For years, I learned how ...

13 - Life is a Gamble - Part 1

March 30, 2020 03:38 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

I have been a gambling addict for as far back as I can remember. As of March 25th, 2020 I hit my one-year mark of being "sober" from gambling. In this multi-part podcast, I am taking you back to my early days of when I believe my gambling problem started kicking in ,through the highs and lows of a life spent at the card table. Comedy has taken me to many casino shows over the years...and having disposable income with nothing to do 23-hours a day can lead to trouble. For years, I learned how t...

12 The Album That Never Was

January 07, 2020 06:44 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

From 2010-2012 I was working on my third album called “It Could Be Worse”. I had a label willing to put out this album after I recorded it, I had a solid hour of material ready to go for this album, but it never got recorded and it never got released. In this week’s episode, I talk about the creation of that material, what those topics entailed, I play a few of the clips of that material for you, and I explain to you why this album never ended up making it to the public. Make sure you click...

The Album That Never Was

January 07, 2020 06:44 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

From 2010-2012 I was working on my third album called “It Could Be Worse”. I had a label willing to put out this album after I recorded it, I had a solid hour of material ready to go for this album, but it never got recorded and it never got released. In this week’s episode, I talk about the creation of that material, what those topics entailed, I play a few of the clips of that material for you, and I explain to you why this album never ended up making it to the public. Make sure you click...

Best of the Midwest

December 30, 2019 05:05 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

In March of 2019, I got picked to be a part of a comedy festival called “Gilda Radner’s LaughFest” and the segment that I was involved in was called “Best of the Midwest” - a comedy competition against 5 other comedians. In this episode, I share with you my disdain for contests, how I prepped for this contest, what we as the other comics discussed during this contest, and how a phone call on my way to the show helped me crush it on stage and walk away the “Best of the Midwest” winner for 201...

11 Best of the Midwest

December 30, 2019 05:05 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

In March of 2019, I got picked to be a part of a comedy festival called “Gilda Rander’s LaughFest” and the segment that I was involved in was called “Best of the Midwest” - a comedy competition against 5 other comedians. In this episode, I share with you my disdain for contests, how I prepped for this contest, what we as the other comics discussed during this contest, and how a phone call on my way to the show helped me crush it on stage and walk away the “Best of the Midwest” winner for 201...

Calmedy With Reena Calm

December 23, 2019 06:30 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Reena Calm comes on the podcast to chat about life on the road as a comedian and what goes on in our head behind the scenes. We discuss the recording of my fifth album Vincectomy as well as what we’ve learned from our years on the road. Reena tells us about doing comedy in 45-states, what it was like to start out in comedy 8-years ago, and she shares some advice for younger comics listening. This is a fun episode for two veteran comics catching up and sharing insights in this crazy business....

10 Calmedy With Reena Calm

December 23, 2019 06:30 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MB

Reena Calm comes on the podcast to chat about life on the road as a comedian and what goes on in our head behind the scenes. We discuss the recording of my fifth album Vincectomy as well as what we’ve learned from our years on the road. Reena tells us about doing comedy in 45-states, what it was like to start out in comedy 8-years ago, and she shares some advice for younger comics listening. This is a fun episode for two veteran comics catching up and sharing insights in this crazy business....

09 The Recording of Vincectomy

December 18, 2019 04:20 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MB

Thursday, December 12th, 2019 - I recorded my fifth album “Vincectomy” at Zanies in Rosemont, IL. This was a special album for me as I learned how to write differently than I had on my previous albums. The maturation process really started to show on this recording. On this podcast, I walk through the backstory of how this album came to be, what went into the writing of it when I decided to record it, the details that go into a recording an album, and then of course, how the night went. Spoil...

The Recording of Vincectomy

December 18, 2019 04:20 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Thursday, December 12th, 2019 - I recorded my fifth album “Vincectomy” at Zanies in Rosemont, IL. This was a special album for me as I learned how to write differently than I had on my previous albums. The maturation process really started to show on this recording. On this podcast, I walk through the backstory of how this album came to be, what went into the writing of it when I decided to record it, the details that go into a recording an album, and then of course, how the night went. Spoi...

08 Performing For The Chicago Blackhawks

December 14, 2019 06:32 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Back in 2018, I got a phone call from the CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks that led to an amazing experience of me doing motivational speaking to the staff of the Chicago Blackhawks in September of that year. In this episode, I walk you through the backstory on how that opportunity came to be, how I made the most of it, and a couple of learnings I had along the way. Visit My Website: www.vincecarone.com E-mail Me: [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest w...

Performing For The Chicago Blackhawks

December 14, 2019 06:32 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Back in 2018, I got a phone call from the CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks that led to an amazing experience of me doing motivational speaking to the staff of the Chicago Blackhawks in September of that year. In this episode, I walk you through the backstory on how that opportunity came to be, how I made the most of it, and a couple of learnings I had along the way. Plus, get to listen to the voicemail I got from John McDonough. Make sure you click the subscribe button and leave me a 5-star re...

07 The Club the Mob Owned

December 05, 2019 19:01 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

JD's Comedy Cafe was one of my favorite clubs to work at and they were the first club to give me a chance. This place opened the doors to me for many other places throughout my career. This podcast covers my audition at this club, the reason I almost skipped my first week of shows at this place, a clip of me on the radio for the first time, and how I ended up recording my second album "Thanks For The Clap" there. I also dive into the backstory of why this club was feared by comedians. Visit M...

The Club the Mob Owned

December 05, 2019 19:01 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB

JD's Comedy Cafe was one of my favorite clubs to work at and they were the first club to give me a chance. This place opened the doors to me for many other places throughout my career. This podcast covers my audition at this club, the reason I almost skipped my first week of shows at this place, a clip of me on the radio for the first time, and how I ended up recording my second album "Thanks For The Clap" there. I also dive into the backstory of why this club was feared by comedians.  Make...

Vince is a Rookie, Ken is a C*cksucker!

November 28, 2019 08:13 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB

This week I have a special guest on the show, my good friend and fellow comedian, Ken Garr. Ken and I met around 2003 and have shared a lot of time together on the road over the years. This week we focus in on two of our favorite stories. Listen to this week's episode to hear Vince tell the story of why Ken is a c*cksucker and listen to Ken discuss why Vince is a rookie at comedy.   Make sure you click the subscribe button and leave me a 5-star review. Visit My Website: www.vincecarone.com...

06 Vince is a Rookie, Ken is a C*cksucker!

November 28, 2019 08:13 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

This week I have a special guest on the show, my good friend and fellow comedian, Ken Garr. Ken and I met around 2003 and have shared a lot of time together on the road over the years. This week we focus in on two of our favorite stories. Listen to this week's episode to hear Vince tell the story of why Ken is a c*cksucker and listen to Ken discuss why Vince is a rookie at comedy.  Make sure you click the subscribe button and leave me a 5-star review. Visit My Website www.vincecarone.com ...

My Time as a Guitar Playing Hack

November 21, 2019 19:40 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

I started my comedy career intertwining guitar comedy with my stand-up comedy. Very early on in my career, I was judged for doing this and even called up live on the radio to take a bashing from two people in the Chicago comedy scene. Listen to this story and hear how playing guitar helped me in my career both when getting started and after I stopped. I even share a few clips of songs to truly give you a peek behind the curtain and embarrass myself. Make sure you click the subscribe button ...

05 My Time as a Guitar Playing Hack

November 21, 2019 19:40 - 38 minutes - 36 MB

I started my comedy career intertwining guitar comedy with my stand-up comedy. Very early on in my career, I was judged for doing this and even called up live on the radio to take a bashing from two people in the Chicago comedy scene. Listen to this story and hear how playing guitar helped me in my career both when getting started and after I stopped. I even share a few clips of songs to truly give you a peek behind the curtain and embarrass myself. Make sure you click the subscribe button ...

04 Performing at the MGM With Brad Garrett

November 14, 2019 07:14 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

I tried for over 10-years to perform on the Las Vegas Strip and my dream finally came through the week of March 18-24, 2019. In this episode, I take you through my journey of performing all around the Las Vegas strip, the time I turned down an opportunity to perform on the strip, the e-mail I got sent in 2010 about not being able to perform out there, culminating in how I finally got to perform there. I share my experience of meeting Brad Garrett and tell you why he's one of the best guys in...

04 Meeting Brad Garrett

November 14, 2019 07:14 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MB

I tried for over 10-years to perform on the Las Vegas Strip and my dream finally came through the week of March 18-24, 2019. In this episode, I take you through my journey of performing all around the Las Vegas strip, the time I turned down an opportunity to perform on the strip, the e-mail I got sent in 2010 about not being able to perform out there, culminating in how I finally got to perform there. I share my experience of meeting Brad Garrett and tell you why he's one of the best guys in ...

Meeting Brad Garrett

November 14, 2019 07:14 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

I tried for over 10-years to perform on the Las Vegas Strip and my dream finally came through the week of March 18-24, 2019. In this episode, I take you through my journey of performing all around the Las Vegas strip, the time I turned down an opportunity to perform on the strip, the e-mail I got sent in 2010 about not being able to perform out there, culminating in how I finally got to perform there. I share my experience of meeting Brad Garrett and tell you why he's one of the best guys in...

Misdiagnosed With Cancer

November 07, 2019 08:31 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Back in 2012, I was initially diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, only to have that disease recalled and replaced with a different disease called Vasculitis. Listen to this week's episode to hear the craziness that happened from November of 2012 when I was first diagnosed to February of 2013 when they finally got it right. I discuss how this almost made me quit comedy, learn what ultimately kept me from quitting, and I play a never before released clip of me telling this story on stage.  Make...

03 Misdiagnosed With Cancer

November 07, 2019 08:31 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MB

Back in 2012, I was initially diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, only to have that disease recalled and replaced with a different disease called Vasculitis. Listen to this week's episode to hear the craziness that happened from November of 2012 when I was first diagnosed to February of 2013 when they finally got it right. I discuss how this almost made me quit comedy, learn what ultimately kept me from quitting, and I play a never before released clip of me telling this story on stage. Make s...

Getting Heckled

October 31, 2019 07:04 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Back on April 10th, 2004 I got heckled and I slammed the heckler with an awesome comeback. From there, the heckler wanted to fight and ruined the rest of my show. Listen to this week as I share the full story above as well as some other heckling experiences I've had, what makes a heckler, what is considered heckling, and even a quick side story from funny comedian Jim Flannigan.  Make sure you click the subscribe button and leave me a 5-star review. Visit My Website: www.vincecarone.com   ...

02 Getting Heckled

October 31, 2019 07:04 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB

Back on April 10th, 2004 I got heckled and I slammed the heckler with an awesome comeback. From there, the heckler wanted to fight and ruined the rest of my show. Listen to this week as I share the full story above as well as some other heckling experiences I've had, what makes a heckler, what is considered heckling, and even a quick side story from funny comedian Jim Flannigan. Make sure you click the subscribe button and leave me a 5-star review. Visit My Website www.vincecarone.com Subs...

01 Clogging Toilets With Jon Witherspoon

October 24, 2019 16:16 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

This episode of Peek Behind the Curtain is about the time that Jon Witherspoon and I clogged the toilet at the Improv in Schaumburg, IL back in September of 2006. This was my first time performing at this club and I was a nervous wreck. I take you back to my journey of how I got in at the Improv, how I bombed my first time there, why I don't care for Jon Witherspoon and my deep secret about that first night at the Improv. Make sure you click the subscribe button and leave me a 5-star review....

01 - Clogging Toilets With Jon Witherspoon

October 24, 2019 16:16 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

This episode of Peek Behind the Curtain is about the time that Jon Witherspoon and I clogged the toilet at the Improv in Schaumburg, IL back in September of 2006. This was my first time performing at this club and I was a nervous wreck. I take you back to my journey of how I got in at the Improv, how I bombed my first time there, why I don't care for Jon Witherspoon and my deep secret about that first night at the Improv. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make...

Clogging Toilets With Jon Witherspoon

October 24, 2019 16:16 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

This episode of Peek Behind the Curtain is about the time that Jon Witherspoon and I clogged the toilet at the Improv in Schaumburg, IL back in September of 2006. This was my first time performing at this club and I was a nervous wreck. I take you back to my journey of how I got in at the Improv, how I bombed my first time there, why I don't care for Jon Witherspoon and my deep secret about that first night at the Improv.  Make sure you click the subscribe button and leave me a 5-star revie...

Hey, It's Good to Be Here!

September 18, 2019 20:45 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MB

This is an introduction episode to my podcast. I am providing you a little background on me as if any of you give a shit. But, with the off chance that I get famous one day and people want to go back and listen to everything I've done - this is a 3-minute narrative. That's a long way of saying "this episode was a practice run!" Make sure you click the subscribe button and leave me a 5-star review. Visit My Website: www.vincecarone.com    Join My Mailing List: Sign-Up  Subscribe To: My Yo...

Hey, It's Good to Be Here

September 18, 2019 20:45 - 3 minutes - 3.7 MB

This is an introduction episode to my podcast. I am providing you a little background on me as if any of you give a shit. But, with the off chance that I get famous one day and people want to go back and listen to everything I've done - this is a 3-minute narrative. That's a long way of saying "this episode was a practice run!" Check out my live show schedule at my Website or check out my videos on YouTube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ht...

00 Hey, It's Good to Be Here!

September 18, 2019 20:45 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MB

This is an introduction episode to my podcast. I am providing you a little background on me as if any of you give a shit. But, with the off chance that I get famous one day and people want to go back and listen to everything I've done - this is a 3-minute narrative. That's a long way of saying "this episode was a practice run!" Make sure you click the subscribe button and leave me a 5-star review. Visit My Website www.vincecarone.com Subscribe to My YouTube Send me a message here: E-mail

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