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Clean comedian and creative keynote speaker Rik Roberts grew up in Kentucky. He farmed tobacco alongside his father from an early age. Later, as a teenager he worked for former Kentucky Wildcat and NBA Star Dan Issel on his Thoroughbred horse farm... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Daniel Steinberg spent the 1990’s interning for Saturday Night Live, writing for Howard Stern, and performing stand-up comedy alongside some of today’s biggest names. At the turn of the century, he took a short trip to Israel that lasted 7 years and led... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I got to talk to Kyle Ruff from Steamboat Springs Colorado. Kyle and his friends started Steamboat Comedy in their small town and have done some great things in a short period of time. Check out the Steamboat Comedy website for their events and a very... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wes Corwin is a ball of pure nervous energy trying to pass itself off as a human being. Wes has had his unique brand of humor featured on Cracked.com and Funny or Die. As a stand-up, he's opened for nationally touring headliners like Kurt Braunohler of... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Growing up in New Jersey (but refusing to die there), Joanne Filan has made her way around the comedy club scene and around the comedy country. Performing at well-known places such as The Friars Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Caroline's, Greenwich Village... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're moving to Tuesday episode releases. Take a quick listen to some podcasts I like. Links are below:Kerrit Podcast – Gerrit Elzinga and Kevin McCarthy talk about random... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bill Normyle had dreams of show business and made them come true by becoming a player in one of biggest talent agencies of the 80s and early 90s. That career choice connected him with people like Jerry Seinfeld, Dennis Leary, and David Brenner. Bill... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Poveromo is a New Jersey based comedian who uses his personal angst as tool to create great stand-up comedy. We talked about how he built his act and learned on the road. We also talked about his lifelong struggle with depression. John wrote and... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Brown grew up in a small town but had big aspirations. He started opera singing classes at a very early age and started writing stand-up comedy as a teenager. When he moved to Chicago, Matt started putting his writing on the stage and is a favorite... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robert Jenkins worked hard to become and attorney in 2007. In 2012 he started stand-up comedy. We talked about why he needed the comedy in his life, his parents, and the Black Lives Matter movement. This was a powerful episode and a must-listen if you... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike Bova & Ernesto Galano (Big Ern) have been working together as the Big & Tall Comedy Tour for a quite awhile. We talked about the dynamics of working together, good clubs/bad clubs & doing shows for veterans and other charities.Mike... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bill Gorgo started stand-up comedy right out of college and before actual comedy clubs. He has been performing and teaching stand-up since 1967. Bill brings a wealth on knowledge that is useful for a comedian at any stage in their carreer.If you like... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brent Terhune is well respected by his fans and his peers in comedy. After talking to him, I found out he gets respect because he's just a nice guy. When Brent is not writing for himself, he's doing it for the Bob & Tom Show. He also has a hilarious... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dan West spent time in the military and in retail. Both experiences play heavily into his comedy which centers around him trying to figure out humans. Dan talked about networking and the problems trying to record an album. Check out Dan's Website... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is something different. Joel Byars is a former guest on the podcast. We stayed in touch and when I learned he did comedy coaching, I decided to get coached. There's some great insight from Joel here who has a great eye for comedy. After doing this,... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ian Bagg is the current champion of crowd work but he started out working in a carnival and mining for gold. Ian has some great and original perspective on how a comedian should make themselves rise above the rest of the pack. Check out Ian's website... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Micael Palascak started comedy early and has learned a lot in a relatively short amount of time. We talked about his clean style of comedy and his Last Comic Standing season. He is a comedian that makes me laugh no matter how many times I've heard the... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aaron had the appearance of doing great with his executive position. However, he was an alchoholic. When he came out of treatment, Aaron had no job to go back to.He decided to try comedy and became the Unemployed Alchoholic. We had an inspiriing... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lue Deck was one of the original comedians to work at the Comedy Store with Mitzi Shore. He wore a lot of hats. Doorman, videographer, house comic, and support for Mitzi. Lue had some great stories and insight during our talk. This is a mile-a-minute... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Krish Mohan Comedian & Social Vigilante. That is Krish's moniker. He brings his social consciousness into his act while still making people of all political leanings laugh. We talked about the line he walks in doing that and how comics like himself... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gerrit Elzinga is a veteran comedian from Grand Rapids, MI. He is also house emcee for Dr Grins Comedy Club in Grand Rapids. We talked about his growth as a comedian and recovery from alcoholism. We also talked a lot about his new album "The Bullet Biter Sessions". You can pick up "The Bullet Biter Sessions" on Amazon, iTunes, Bandcamp, etc. I highly recommend it as not only a great comedy album but also a great teaching tool for emcees. You can follow Gerrit here:FacebookTwitterIf you like the ...
Doc Kennedy is a comedian and public speaker from Nashville. Doc is also the host of the Free to Laugh Podcast. Doc is not shy about clean comedy and his faith. You can find the Free to Laugh podcast on all the apps and follow Doc here:TwitterFacebookIf you like the show, you can follow us on social media! Isn't that great!FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd..if you want to see some of my comedy, you can check out my YouTube Channel and heck, maybe subscribe!BTB YouTubePlease give us a review on Apple P...
Bob Zany has been one of my favorite comedians from the first time I saw him. His crowd work is the best I've seen. We talked about the state of comedy now, giving comics chances on stage, and how to be on the same page as your audience. If everything goes as planned, Bob has a new special coming out on DryBar Comedy:DryBar ComedyCheck out Bob's Website:Bob ZanyMake sure to follow Bob on Twitter:Bob Zany TwitterIf you like the show, you can follow us on social media! Isn't that great!FacebookTwi...
Dr PeterMcGraw is an expert in the interdisciplinary fields of judgment, emotion, and choice. His research has answered questions, such as “How do feelings affect the ways pe ople spend money?,” “Can people feel happy and sad at the same time?,” and, “Why does the TSA suck?”His work has appeared in Management Science, Psychological Science, Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Pro...
Joel Byars hsa been performing stand-up comedy his way for over 10 years. It's not surprising that he did his Trophy Husband comedy special and his Hot Breath Podcast his way too! Get ready for an engaging conversation with Joel who is doing stuff right in stand-up comedy. Make sure to check out Joel's website to find all his great stuff!https://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/Check out the Hot Breath Podcast on all the apps and here:https://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/hot-breath-podcast/If you like the sho...
In this episode, comedians and club owners from across the country gathered for a video conference to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on their cash flow, audience retention, & creativity. We also brainstormed methods to weather the storm and come out as better comedians. This episode is important if you are in the entertainment industry and are worried about the future as it will give us all some hope. If you would like to join the discussion, please check out Behind the Bits on social media...
Mark Masters wrote a book about his first 6 months performing stand-up comedy that is a must-listen for new comics. We talked about that and where he is now in his career. Mark has a website www.markmasters .co He has a mailing list with only one email per month www.markmasters.co/ #laughlist Mark has a web series and podcast www.markmasters.co/podcast-and-web-series .html He runs a monthly Saturday night comedy show in Vail, CO at Vail Brewing Company www.vailcomedyshow .com He is starting a ne...
Jeff Webb is from Valparaiso Indiana.Valparaiso is a city of about 50,000 people, has a nice college, and has no comedy club.Jeff Webb decided to do something about that. He started with producing a show at the local theater then produced more shows at a local bar. They all sold out.Jeff is proof that if your small city doesn’t have a comedy scene, you can make one. We talked about how he did that and more in our interview.Jeff is currently working on Cut Up: A Four Course Meal & A Stand-up ...
Greg Schwem is a corporate comedian from Chicago. Greg has performed for corporations such as Hyatt Hotels, Cisco, Microsoft, and many more. We talked about his start in standup while he was a broadcast journalist, self-promotion, and PC culture. You can get to know Greg on his very current website here:Greg SchwemCheck out Greg's YouTube series A Comedian Crashes Your Pad here:A Comedian Crashes Your PadIf you like the show, you can follow us on social media! Isn't that great!FacebookTwitterIns...
Zach Funk is a comedian from Pittsburgh, PA. He recently put out an album call "Brains Are Weird" which is very good. We talked about the nuts & bolts of making a comedy album and being a comic while dealing with mental health issues. You can follow Zach on Facebook & Twitter:Zach Funk TwitterZach Funk FacebookAnd check out Is it Worth a Sandwich on YouTube. Zach and Joe Kiewra check out video games and let you know if they are worth the price of a sandwich.Is it Worth a SandwichIf you l...
