Tuesday Night Live! with Vicki and Vinnie
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsVinnie Brand's The Proving Ground Podcast is a weekly podcast by comedian and owner of the Stress Factory Comedy Club, Vinnie Brand along with his long time friend Anthony Villa, who also produces the show. Listen in as Vinnie tells tales of The Stress Factory past and present, his 400 MPH life as a comedy club owner, father and farmer. Yes, thats right, we said farmer.
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Episodes
Tuesday Night Live! with Vicki and Vinnie 1/31/23
February 01, 2023 01:54 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBStolen monkeys and Vinnie's IQ were just the tip of the iceberg the gang dove into in this episode! Come join us as we try to crack the case of the Zoo thief, and listen to Vicki convince Vinnie that it is time for him to start some yoga, the man is spent!
Tuesday Night Live! with Vicki and Vinnie 1/24/23
January 26, 2023 16:35 - 33 minutes - 46 MBWhere is the weirdest place you have tipped for a service? Tune in to this week's episode as Vicki and Vinnie tell tales of the best and worst spots to tip, and how much you should actually give. They also retell how Vinnie played hardball to get one of their cars. As always thanks for watching and listening along with us!
Vicki & Vinnie LIVE! ~ Audio Only
December 23, 2021 15:15 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBEvery week, Vicki and Vinnie of the Stress Factory Comedy Club brings a fantastic show with the best headliners to you ONLINE and LIVE guaranteed to make you cry laughing from your couch. Tickets available to join our live audience in New Brunswick, NJ!
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December 14, 2021 22:43 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBVicki & Vinnie LIVE on this Tuesday 12-14-21 **AUDIO ONLY VERSION**
Vinnie's Back! #comedy #podcast #vinniebrand #jimbreuer
October 08, 2018 21:48 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBHey fans of Vinnie Brand! Vin finally got his shit together and set up his new podcasting gear. I stopped by to help him test it out and this cast was created. Enjoy having Vinnie back in your ears. #podcast #stressfactory #jimbreuer #funny #vinniebrand
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January 15, 2018 14:33 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBVin finally finds time for his loyal fans and sits down to cut a new podcast to let ya know all about his New Years resolutions. He commits to casting every Tuesday at 6 AM to get them done....we'll see how long that lasts. Enjoy! #comedy #podcast #vinniebrand #acomicstale #2018 #stressfactory
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October 30, 2017 20:39 - 51 minutes - 36.1 MBVin is at it again, telling stories, listen in as he complains and tells more stories!
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October 09, 2017 16:24 - 55 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this cast Vin is hold up in a hotel while his daughter is on a college visit. We combined that with an interview Vinnie did with Piff the Magic Dragon of America's Got Talent fame and you've got Ep 54! Enjoy! #piffthemagicdragon #magic #comedy #vinniebrand
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September 27, 2017 23:46 - 54 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this weeks cast Vin regales us with his tale of woe having to sit next to a less than desirable person on his $34 flight to Michigan this past week. He then does a rousing review of Frontier Airlines and then we get into a bunch of comedy stuff and news about The Stress Factory Bridgeport!
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September 19, 2017 14:15 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBVinnie and Anthony come out swinging this week...Vin is stuck in Beatles Vortex and Vicki isn't into it. Listen in to see what happens.
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September 13, 2017 01:24 - 48 minutes - 42.8 MBVin is back just like that with a new exciting podcast. In this Ep he talks about how he thinks he's become lazy and is letting his beautiful wife Vicki Brand micromanage him. Listen in and find out why. #stressfactory #comedy
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August 29, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this our triumphant return after a summer of fun (for Vinnie) we give you our 50th episode! Enjoy stories from the club about how Scarlett Johansson wouldn't give Vinnie the time of day while at The Stress Factory with her boyfriend Colin Jost of SNL Weekend Update fame then Vinnie talks about his experience hanging back stage with George Lopez while he filmed his HBO special at The Kennedy Center in D.C. Stay tuned at the end for an extra special behind-the-scenes peek at the magic of h...
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July 28, 2017 13:47 - 56 minutes - 40.4 MBFresh off his family vacation Vinnie hits the ground running with stories of time share purchases gone wrong and frightened little girls on a cliff jump. Get some. #comedy #acomicstalepodcast #
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July 15, 2017 21:12 - 49 minutes - 38 MBWe finally track Vinnie down after a 2 week hiatus and after a quick family vacation down the Jersey shore. Anthony runs into Tom Papa again and gets a mention on the Come to Papa podcast and Vin nearly cuts his finger off. So enjoy that. (Vin texted Tom during the show but he didn't answer)
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June 23, 2017 16:30 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBThis week Vinnie talks about kids sports and bullfighting!
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June 09, 2017 19:30 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBVinnie goes on about his trip to Yankee Stadium, The Beatles and tells a story from the club.
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May 31, 2017 14:36 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBThe boys come to you this week with chit chat about health, comedy and news. Join in the fun. Subscribe today!
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May 23, 2017 19:07 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBIn this energetic cast, Vinnie and Anthony talk about the 300 people that showed up at The Brand's house for prom photos and Vinnie's adventure back to the comedy stages of NYC. We end with a great tune from Darius Ruckas. Ask Vinnie who this is.
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May 17, 2017 19:40 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBVin's back with another show from his basement. The big subject this week, BEST FEMALE COMIC ever.
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May 01, 2017 14:26 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBTrying to get back on track, Vinnie knocks out 2 in 2 weeks for you guys.
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April 19, 2017 19:06 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBLike Rumpelstiltskin, Vinnie has awoke. Running an empire like The Stress Factory takes alot of time, effort and laying around.;) Vin manged to find a few minutes between like 1 and 2am to sit down in front of his computer in his Mancave and squeeze out an episode of ACT for his fans. Join us as he tells a heart warming Charlie Murphy story in honor of this great comics' passing last week. nJoy. #charliemurphy #comedy #RIP #funny
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March 04, 2017 05:52 - 1 hour - 55 MBFinally, we got 40 out the door. We were hesitant to release it because the audio is rough. Vin's connection isn't much better than a tin can with strings...you'll see why if you listen. Try and hang on till the end, he tells some good stories. #patriceoneal #podcast #billburr #funny #comedy
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February 18, 2017 21:39 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBAfter taking a week off due to his illness Vinnie is back! Fresh off headlining at The Stress Factory where he preformed 5 sold out shows with 104 temperature! The man is made of steel....except when it comes to keeping on a weekly podcast schedule that is. Join in as the boys talk about all the things they missed last week. #comedy #funny #vinnie #brand #stressfactory
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February 03, 2017 03:07 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBVinnie is back, Ant's tagging along, as usual. Be a fly on the wall as Vin spins his yarn. #podcast #radio #comedy #vinnie #artilange #MLCpodcast
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January 28, 2017 02:21 - 59 minutes - 54 MBIn between sets at the Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ Vin pops on and checks in with you guys, Anthony tells a little story about when he and Vin first met and how late and tired Vinnie always was and they discuss some news. Its a good one folks. Get a friend to subscribe! borgata, atlantic, city, vinnie, brand, comedy, podcast, funny, comics, anthony, villa
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January 21, 2017 05:18 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBIn this powerpacked episode, Vinnie Brand and Anthony Villa talk about what it was like trying to promote the club back in the early days when there was NO money! Vin tells a few gorilla marketing stories and the boys then talk about some current events.
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January 13, 2017 04:40 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBVin is back with Anthony at the helm. He tells stories about Bert Kreischer at the club last week and about the Stress Factory Holiday Party.
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December 17, 2016 20:21 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBIn this powerpacked ep Vinnie and Anthony talk about alot of things, listen in and hear a snippet of Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast when he had NJ comedian Jim Florentine on and as Jim was telling a story about his latest comedy special, A Simple Man, being recorded at The State Theater in New Brunswick, which is near The Stress Factory, and then they both started to reminisce about working with Vinnie. I recorded it and played it for Vinnie "live".
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December 08, 2016 15:17 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBWith Vin fresh off a plane from Disney, him and Anthony jump on a last minute Skype call and put together a show. They talk a little news, a little current events, talk about Pete Correale's night at the Stress Factory and a story he relayed to Anthony about the Hyatt in New Brunsiwck's policy to charge $25 for a roll-a-way bed for his 4 year old (which he also covered in his podcast) and a story from back in the day about the club. Enjoy.
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November 30, 2016 16:32 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBVin and Anthony are back with news talk, NFL talk the BOBBY COLLINS story and much much more. Tune in and SHARE WITH A FRIEND!!
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November 15, 2016 13:44 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBVinnie, check. Anthony, check. These guys are locked in for another fun filled afternoon of orgasmic fun! Craig Robinson stories. Batteries not included.
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November 06, 2016 20:03 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThe boys are back after Vin battled the Zika virus and get right back into it with talk about the presidential election, Kevin Meaney's death and a few questions get answered. Enjoy.
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October 01, 2016 19:40 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThis week Vin casts directly from the back office of the Stress Factory. Here a story, an ad about underwear and a phone call. Enjoy.
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September 17, 2016 03:20 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBJoin in and listen to Vin tell his Bill Burr story a little one about Jim Norton and another fabulous phone call done from the Stress Factory stage! Oh and thats Anthony covering Three More Days at the end ;)
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September 09, 2016 14:50 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBJoin the men as Vin takes us down memory lane with a story about how he picked New Brunswick as the location for The Stress Factory. They talk about the NEW club up in Bridgeport CT that will be opening this winter and delve into some news. This weeks phone call is called Daughter and the Biker Guys...and as usual its hilarious....comes near the end, enjoy.
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August 27, 2016 04:32 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBThis week, Vin calls Anthony from the car and they do half the cast that way then finish when Vinnie arrives home and goes inside and fires up Skype. In the middle of all that we cut in one of the prank calls Vinnie does live from the stage, a MUST see if you haven't seen this yet. We will be cutting these in some shows and also putting a few out as bonus casts!
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August 20, 2016 00:52 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBVinnie and Anthony sit down via Skype and chat about the olympics, puke at the club and other assorted funny's.
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August 12, 2016 03:07 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBWell, Vinnie and Anthony are back after a few vacations, a few club renos and a few missed chances. Vin's been busier than a 1 armed paper hanger. Enjoy as they chit chat about some current news stories and a couple of club stories.
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July 18, 2016 18:59 - 50 minutes - 46 MBWith Vin and I on vacation we try a little remote recording, everything on Vins side sounds perfect. Mine, not so well...enjoy this cast of Vin talking to a ghost and we promise to do better next time kids. HEY IT's summer anyway!
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July 04, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBVinnie and Anthony celebrate our great nations birthday by talking about fat dudes on magazine covers and Tesla car crashes :) Vin tells a great story about the club and of course Springsteen is in effect. Enjoy! Next show features a great Jim Breuer story.
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June 29, 2016 02:56 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBVinnie starts his run for 10,000 presidential write in votes. Join the boys in this heated political exchange. (not really) Vin tells a great story about a classic comedic duo he got to meet once.
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June 21, 2016 18:31 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBVinnie and Anthony go down memory lane about how they met and some of the crazy things they used to deal with at Poor Billy's, they cover some news and Vin tells a story about the late great Otto and George and the biker gang from back in the day at the club.
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June 14, 2016 04:23 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThe boys are back with stories from the club, they answer a listener question about hecklers and introduce some new sponsors and also get to the bottom of the Why Was Vinnie's Audio Lower Than Anthony's issue. Enjoy!
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June 07, 2016 16:11 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBMore stories from the club, news and Vinnie messing with phone callers in this episode. Stick around till the end as Vinnie finds out Anthony is on his way to golf and takes issue with that. Appolgies for the audio being different levels, some of our mixer settings got changed.
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May 31, 2016 03:24 - 59 minutes - 54 MBVinnie and Anthony step up to the plate and discuss relevant and current news issues, memorial day items, 2 stories from Stress Factory past and much, much more. We even get a surprise visit from Vickie Brand and a live update on the New Years Eve resolution.
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May 23, 2016 13:52 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBVinnie and Anthony are back this week with more news and club stories. Vinnie fresh off a visit and an appearance on The Artie Quitter Podcast (Artie Lange's) podcast...go subscribe, its awesome. The boys are actually doing the show at 8:30 AM VS. the usual 10:45 on Wednesday or Thursday nights. There's some news and of course as always the favorite club stories...this week on tap, the tale of 2 Gallgahers! Enjoy!
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May 15, 2016 01:53 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThe boys are back chatting about some news and telling old club stories. We answer a listener question about running a comedy club. At the end Vinnie texts Jim Florentine for a goof.
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May 05, 2016 01:34 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWell its been a while, but the boys are back at it. Vin's been sick and then busy entertaining such comedy juggernauts like Kevin Smith and Jerry Seinfeld! Listen in as Vinnie talks about how Seinfeld's people called him and asked if could stop by and help rectify the Margaret Cho show refund performance that didn't go so well a few weeks ago. He was kiling two birds with one stone by using the segment in an episode of Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, his hit show on Crackle.com. Enjoy the...
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April 14, 2016 03:02 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWith Vinnie away and Anthony on a little golf vacation to Myrtle Beach, we've got one show in the last two weeks....it happens people, it's called life. In this show the boys discuss Vinnie's bachelor party story, Father's Day. We get an update on the goat we last left in trouble in Vin's yard, we talk about some great comedians, going on Kevin Brennan's podcast Misery Loves Company and we find out how Vin's New Year's Eve resolution of not fighting with his wife is going.
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March 25, 2016 14:19 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBThis week Vin and Anthony are on their game! Vinnie jumps right in with some suggestions on changing the name of the podcast that a few listeners gave him. Great idea...the name IS too long...we're thinking along the lines of A Comics Tale, which is a previous cast he started a few years ago. Nothing on the subscription side should change, just the title so we can point more people to it and more can find it in the future! Vinnie then talks about his sheep & goat breeding business (yes he d...