Desmond Is Amazing (a 12-year old drag kid, awarded LGBTQ advocate, outspoken gay youth, editorial and runway model, public speaker, performer, founder of their own drag house: the Haus of Amazing, fashion designer, film and TV actor, published author, muse, legendary up-and-coming member of the original pioneering voguing house, the House of UltraOmni, and icon from New York City) joins Marc Raco, Danielle Beckmann, and Elsie the producer on "Funny People Talking" to chat pompoms, influencers, ...
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 153
Dressing like Elvis, a surprise pug on google maps, unseen movie reviews, Imposter Syndrome, coaching vs. therapy, a dynamic career path, creating trust with humor, and Oreos. Leadership and Career Coach Matylda Czarnecka joins Marc Raco, Danielle Beckmann and producer Elsie. Danielle talks about dressing like Elvis for Dress Like Elvis Day Danielle shares nerd tips for studying like writing your notes out and using colorful sticky notes. Matylda adds a geeky factoid that people remember things ...
Jul 15, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 29
The laughing subway woman, choreographing at the Pride Parade, making up songs, a near miss with Drew Carey, overcoming many life challenges and becoming a comedian, working on a cruise ship, a 5-year old takes LCD, and how comedy can transform lives. Actress, writer, and stand-up comedian Vanessa Hollingshead joins Marc Raco, Danielle Beckmann, and producer Elsie for a wide-ranging conversation, and improv game, and an unusual end-of-show food! Danielle discusses her post-pride parade quinceane...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 28
A turtle ghost, jury duty, a robbery, a Tony Awards wardrobe malfunction, pitching movies, Whoopi Goldberg, Howard Stern, SNL, Mike Meyers, and becoming a cartoon. Comedian Regina DeCicco, warmup comedian for The View, joins Marc Raco, Danielle Beckmann, and producer Elsie. In this episode: Danielle talks about walking around with her empty terrarium that houses the ghost of her pet turtle Marc discusses getting selected for jury duty where he was stuck in a cramped room with others selected whi...
Jul 01, 2019•2 hr•Ep. 27
Robert Galinsky (internationally acclaimed coach, author, and actor (The Bench) who gets to the heart of: confidence building, focusing messages, developing stage presence, driving listener activation, and creating unscripted leaders) joins Marc Raco, producer Elsie, and guest host actress Kathy Searle to talk food poisoning, reacting to MAGA hats, living out loud, Lenny Bruce, reality TV school, a one-man play about the homeless, truth in comedy, and activism. Plus TWO improv games, and an End ...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 26
Three fun improv games, no guest, and an unusual End of Show Food. Hosts Marc Raco, Danielle Beckmann and producer Elsie go all-in on the fun to celebrate the 25th episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2019•49 min•Ep. 25
A marriage license saga, communal living, an improv game reveals chimney sweeps and troglodytes, understanding lifestyle commentary and noting changing trends changing society, humor in a larger story, and breaking news interrupts the show. Plus---the origins of the poop emoji? Lifestyle commentator Robert di Mauro brings his energy, humor, and experience as he joins Marc Raco, Danielle Beckmann, and producer Elsie in the MouthMedia Network studio. Elsie educates us on the origins of the "poop e...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 24
What's it like to work in a professional improv theatre? Plus, illusions, an American Idol moment, pugs, an emotional press conference, performer relationships on and off stage, Boston vs. New York, and nostalgic TV. Vicki Hanes and Cavan Rogers, MainStage cast members of Improv Asylum in NYC, join Marc Raco, Danielle Beckmann, and producer Elsie. In this episode: Danielle shares some book nerd facts for the readers out there Marc shares his experiences at the Museum of Illusions, and how we liv...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 23
Marc gets married, a 3D photo animation app, axe-throwing, movie reviews before you've seen them, living next toAlec Baldwin, inspiring businesses with improv and as a communal experience, and a round of Scenes with Numbers. Mary Lemmer, Founder of Improv4, joins Marc Raco, Danielle Beckmann, and producer Elsie. In this episode: Danielle fills us in on her vocal lessons and gives a history lesson on suspenders in the Nerd Tip of the Week Marc shares some details from his wedding at the Brooklyn ...
May 27, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 22
Comedian, actor, and voiceover artist Kevin Gootee, C omics Watching Comics creator, joins the show to talk jury duty fiascos, meal delivery services, the greatest Norm Macdonald story with a bow at the end, and a new improv game "The Funny Thing Is..." might have upset Danielle. With hosts Marc Raco, Danielle Beckmann, and producer Elsie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 20, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 21
Michael Serpe, improv comedian, stage combat teacher --and tire salesman -- jumps into the show to talk humor and depression, play a game show-themed improv game, taste some spicy chocolate, and reveal why he leans into having a name that sounds like an STD. A guest portal in restaurant-shorthand Panhandling strategy and an initiative to educate the homeless Game Show Corner Humor used for serious topics - "You are Not Alone - An Uplifting Show About Depression" at the Magnet Theatre How far is ...
May 13, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 20
Harrison Greenbaum, summa cum laude Harvard graduate turned stand-up comedian and magician, and one of Comedy Central's "Comics to Watch" (featured on NBC's America's Got Talent, NBC's Last Comic Standing, TBS's Conan, AXS.TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, and National Geographic Channel's Brain Games, and appeared on MTV, SPIKE TV, the Discovery Channel, and the Science Channel) joins Marc Raco, Danielle Beckmann, and producer Elsie for an hilarious and energetic conversation on everything from AGT, Ame...
May 06, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 19
RSVP culture, an improv game reveals a fight with Jackie Chan and the origins of the yellow school bus (not really), an incredible wallpaper coincidence, lettering vs. typography, social media's impact on valuing artists, expanding vocabulary, somebody knows the theme song, and End of Show---Drink? Danielle shares some nerd tips for those who want to expand their vocabularies Brian lets us know what a letterer does, and how he came to be one Danielle’s miserable experience at the Brooklyn Coffee...
Apr 29, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 18
G.I. Joe vs. science fiction, how Shaun became a comedian, a party RV, learning on the road with a major comedian like Gabriel Iglesias, pushing past low moments, cooking meets comedy and the genesis of “20 Dollar Chef” and joining Bar Stool Sports, Shaun’s SiriusXM show, remarkable marshmallows, and an improv game features pitch one-upmanship. Shaun Latham, comedian, host of the very successful weekly Barstool Sports show “20 Dollar Chef” as he shows fans how to cook on a budget, and host of ‘T...
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 17
Musician, Singer, Dancer, WWE Ring Announcer, Actress, DJ, Influencer – What Doesn’t She Do? Close calls with Mick Jagger Cyndi Lauper, Johny Depp, and Steven VanZandt, a scary train ride, making up songs on the spot, an incredible career in entertainment including a big-deal girl band, performing in front of 100,000 people, singing at Michael Jackson’s birthday party, and announcing WWE matches, plus the meaning of giving keys, and beef jerky made with stout beer! Entertainer Lauren Mayhew (@lo...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 16
A Starfleet captain, Australia, strange cereals, loving rice, Star Trek Password, cartoons vs. comedy, Ginger Meggs, a podcast about creating comedy, stories about old white men, the “scotch and a bath” ritual, and why being an immigrant in America can be funny. Jason Chatfield, Australian cartoonist & comedian and Australia’s most widely syndicated cartoonist, producing the iconic comic strip Ginger Meggs which appears daily in over 120 newspapers in 34 countries, and co-host of the podcast...
Apr 08, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 15
Working on a sitcom, why getting pooped on by a bird led to time with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, minor surgery, building an acting career, and laughing through news tragedies. Actress and comedian Kathy Searle (Baby Mama, My Man Is a Loser, Body of Proof, Blue Bloods, Gossip Girl, and Lipstick Jungle, etc.) joins Marc Raco and Danielle Beckman in the MouthMedia Network studio powered by Sennheiser. In this episode: Danielle highlights Girls Who Code, Moms Can:Code and Kode With Klossy, nonprofits...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 14
Thankless giving, no tipping, when old Star Trek becomes new, the fear of gum, admiring Oprah, launching a career from Vine, a Latina voice, when Brussel sprouts meet air, and an improv game that makes press conferences moody. Mika Kenyah (@ mikakenyah ), Sr. Marketer in Gaming & Tech, Writer, Director & Horror Fanatic, podcaster, actress, and comedian, joins hosts Marc Raco ( @racomarc ), Danielle Beckmann ( @deebeck ) and producer Elsie ( @elsietheproducer ) in the MouthMedia Network s...
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 13
Marc and Danielle share the original test recording for a reboot of “Monkey Radio with Marc” (sans Elsie), which eventually became “Funny People Talking” more than year later. How bad (or fun) could it be? Marc Raco ( @racomarc ) and Danielle Beckmann ( @deebeck ) record for the first time together in the MouthMedia Network studio powered by Sennheiser. In this episode: A union for subway beggars? Why Vulcan ears can earn trust on a date Getting to know Danielle, joy rockets, and Jillian Richard...
Mar 18, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 12
A game of redemption, Kevin Bacon, the Green Lady, tweeting with Shatner, #DAILYDANCEITOUT, the life of a Broadway actor, and something surprisingly spicy. Plus, an improv game funds silver linings in anything. “Triple threat” entertainer Phillip Attmore ( @phillipattmore – three-time Astaire Award winner, ACCA Award winner, Playbill “Breakout Performance” Award winner and NAACP Theatre Award nominee, and he has been recognized by the sixth season of Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance” as one of ...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 11
Bumping Bill Pullman, Pictionary with Ron Howard, being a cartoon, banana bread and winning a Grammy, Linda Perry in an elevator, too many Pixie Sticks, a new MIDI, and surprise jerky! Plus a new improv game with musical break-ups! Lucy Kalantari ( @lucytoon ), 2019 Grammy Winner (Lucy Kalantari and The Jazz Cats – Best Children’s Album), joins hosts Marc Raco ( @racomarc ), Danielle Beckmann ( @deebeck ) and producer Elsie ( @elsietheproducer ) in the MouthMedia Network studio powered by Sennhe...
Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 10
Liquid cats, ferrets, loving horror, healing with comedy, dissecting New York accents, good vs. bad crowds in comedy and dealing with hecklers, and feeling like you’ve made it. Plus an improv game that puts the players in charge of the world, and a possibly perfect marshmallow treat. Fast-rising actress, stand-up comedian and writer Gina Brillon ( @gbrillon ) , guests with hosts Marc Raco ( @racomarc ), Danielle Beckmann ( @deebeck ) and producer Elsie ( @elsietheproducer ) in the MouthMedia Net...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 9
Robotic sex, Alysia’s new film “Egg”, becoming and being “Fig” on Orange Is the New Black”, inhabiting a role and finding the comedy, returning to the same character with each new season, why producing roles is so important, and a tootsie roll you can drink? Plus an improv game makes new movies out of old one with “Recycled Movie Pitch”! Actress/Producer Alysia Reiner ( @alysiareiner ) guests with hosts Marc Raco ( @racomarc ), Danielle Beckmann ( @deebeck ) and producer Elsie ( @elsietheproduce...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 8
Star Trek history and swag, furries, jealousy, a professional fluffer, growing up into comedy, Kris Jenner, a Food Network victory, and why it is OK to curse. Plus, an improv game allows reporting something from nothing on TV news. Sam Jones ( @therealsamjones ), copywriter, comedy writer, and the director and star of At Home with Sam Jones ; a Funny or Die comedy channel, guests with hosts Marc Raco ( @racomarc ), Danielle Beckmann ( @deebeck ) and producer Elsie ( @elsietheproducer ) in the Mo...
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 7
Budgeting, Lindsay Lohan, reality TV, managing expectations in an entertainment career, a liquid surprise, socks, and an epic story on failing and succeeding for Martin Scorsese. Plus, an improv comedy game ranges from Nicole Kidman to Marvin the Martian, and much more! Actor Ato Essandoh (The Code, Elementary, Blue Bloods, Vinyl, Altered Carbon, Copper – @atoessandoh ) guests with hosts Marc Raco ( @racomarc ), Danielle Beckmann ( @deebeck ) and producer Elsie ( @elsietheproducer ) in the Mouth...
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 6
Stolen fonts, Dungeons and Dragons, the dark side of the NYC subway, furries, an anonymous scribbler with 99k followers, and root beer meets chocolate? Plus, a new improv game allows you to justify a nything . Nicole Monente, the creative mind behind the popular observational humor cartoon series Scribbles by Nicole ( @scribblesbynicole ), guests with hosts Marc Raco ( @racomarc ), Danielle Beckmann ( @deebeck ) and producer Elsie ( @elsietheproducer ) in the MouthMedia Network studio powered by...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 5
The journey and drive of a stand-up comedian, nerd dating, fun socks, expensive Uber rides, and biopics. Plus, an improv comedy game discovers last words of celebrities moments before the meteor hits. Comedian, writer and actor Mark Normand ( @marknormand ), who also cot-hosts the podcast “ Tuesdays with Stories “, guests with hosts Marc Raco ( @racomarc ), Danielle Beckmann ( @deebeck ) and producer Elsie ( @elsietheproducer ) in the MouthMedia Network studio powered by Sennheiser. In this epis...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 4
A firefighting wrestler gets married to a stranger on a TV show, a friendship starts with a broken bottle over the head, a spooky prediction on the subway, the reality of being a reality star, a Kardashian who matters, an epic marriage proposal, a cat saxophonist, pickles. Plus, an improv comedy game creates a brand new wacky reality TV show, and much more! Jason Carrion ( @bklynbad ), star of the Lifetime reality TV series “Married at First Sight”, professional wrestler, and FDNY Firefighter, g...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 3
A former ballet dancer survives a devastating car accident, chooses a new career path, realizes her strong passion for bacon, and becomes a professional writer (and eater). Plus, improv comedy, a song, a dream about Pee Wee Herman, matcha, and much more… Dara Pollak ( @skinnypignyc ), founder of The Skinny Pig (a social media, marketing, and branding consultant for hospitality groups and restaurants around the country, as well as a recipe developer for national brands), guests with hosts Marc Ra...
Jan 07, 2019•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 2
From a near death experience to millions of followers, a career in Hollywood, and sold out venues—plus improv comedy, music, and surprises… Klarity ( @klarity — a.k.a. Greg Davis Jr.), comedian, actor, producer, and global social media powerhouse, guests with hosts Marc Raco ( @racomarc ), Danielle Beckmann ( @deebeck ) and producer Elsie ( @elsietheproducer ) in front of a live audience. Special musical appearance by accomplished guitarist Stephen Benson . Presented with the support of GIVZ and...
Dec 17, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 1
