Joe talks about how he fights anxiety (switching to decaf for one). We talk the links between Facebook/time wasting and depression… We talk about how none of us care for horror movies (we give ‘em a good roasting), and how Anthony punched a man in the face in a haunted house. Anthony also tells a wild road story about getting woken up by a face tattooed skinhead that just got out of prison! This is a fun one. Twitter: @sammorril @joezimmerman @anthonydevito_
Sep 24, 2014•51 min
We talk the craziest things Sal Vulcano has done on his hit TV show “Impractical Jokers,” including completely tanking in front of Imagine Dragon in front of 14,000 people, going through a haunted corn maze, getting put in the trunk of a car, and more…We also talk the “No Apologies Gauntlet,” where Sal has to do terrible things to people and he’s not allowed to say sorry. We also talk, hotels, touring, and more. We also talk “trying to hard” headshots, and terrible managers. Great stories. Don’t...
Sep 17, 2014•1 hr 1 min
The system went down and we lost 30 minutes of the podcast so Jimmy and Jon were good enough sports to hang, re-record and then some. We discuss how to deal with hecklers, the worst kind of hecklers, and some bad heckle stories...Including a near fight Sam got into. We discuss, what do we consider success in comedy? Also, we talk some rough casino gigs. As Jimmy puts it, “every once in a while a comic and crowd get together that shouldn’t.” We also talk about why it’s so hard to portray comics o...
Sep 10, 2014•1 hr 15 min
This week Rachel Feinstein and Dave Juskow are in the studio! Dave shows up with a very thoughtful gift for Sam’s birthday, and tells some of his degenerate gambling stories. He also talks about using his dad’s death to try to pick up chicks at his father’s funeral. We hear about the time Dave found out his ex girlfriend had sex with his good friend (a famous comedian) at her funeral. A lot of crazy stories here.
Sep 03, 2014•49 min
We talk the VMAs, comedy awards, and more…Sam tells a weird story about an awkward ballbusting with Carlos Mencia. Joe tells a story about how he got Jim Carrey, Mike Tyson and George Lucas’ phone number. We also have a long talk about burgers. Josh calls Sam out for not being a better person yet. Sam and Joe tell a few stories about dong the road together when Joe was still drinking. Sam got mad at Joe for driving him home in a black out. They performed in a bar in Milwaukee during the playoffs...
Aug 27, 2014•1 hr 5 min
Sam thanks Paul for saving him in Myrtle Beach. Paul tells us about when he had to quit drinking and how it saved his career (it involves a 2 day stint in jail, and the time he insisted on ordering a male prostitute even though he’s not gay). We talk the difference in pacing on the road vs. the city. Paul tells us about his anxiety, and we discuss the difficulty of dating and maintaining friendships while doing comedy. Also, Joe Machi is as incorrigible as ever. Follow @sammorril @joemachi @paul...
Aug 20, 2014•1 hr 10 min
We talk the passing of Robin Williams, depression and happiness. “There’s too many people who think they deserve happiness”-Mike Recine Sam tells a wild story about “The King of Myrtle Beach.We all tell some funny hook up stories, including one where Mike asked his mom to do his sheets after some sexual shenanigans. We also talk about Maury Povich. It’s a fun ep! Twitter: @sammorril @mikerecine @comicdavesmith
Aug 13, 2014•52 min
Lenny Marcus (Letterman), James L. Mattern (Lust for Life Podcast) and Sam are all decked in NY sports paraphernalia for this one. Sam and Lenny give James some crap for changing his name from “Maddog” to “James” mid career. Lenny talks about coming up at the Comedy Cellar in 1999, tells some great Dave Attell stories, and the meanest thing he ever said to a heckler (it ends in a fight broken up by a large cook). We discuss the value of getting chops in a room where you’re not seen, where you ca...
Aug 05, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Joe DeRosa comes by to talk about writing for The Pete Holmes Show, his popular reoccurring sketch “New Material Seinfeld,” why he thinks comedy has gone soft, how “the counterculture has become the culture,” and comedy in the spirit of punk music. DeRosa also mistakenly trashes the band Poison and Machi defiantly jumps to their defense. This is a great talk on comedy, comedy philosophies and the current state of the scene. Twitter: @sammorril @joemachi @joederosacomedy
Jul 29, 2014•1 hr 3 min
We talk cuddle parties- it’s a real thing! We also talk open relationships vs/ monogamy (Myq is in one and he has a very interesting take on it). If you’ve ever wanted to know about open relationships or hear an intellectual take on it, listen to this episode. Also, Sam tells his craziest and scariest sexual experience, a wild story of irresponsible kinkiness! You don’t want to miss this one. Twitter: @sammorril @myqkaplan @aiapalucci @rastphan
Jul 22, 2014•59 min
Sam is joined by Dave Smith (Part of the Problem Podcast), Yamaneika Saunders (Rantin’ and Ravin’), and Mike Recine (Conan on TBS) to talk about race, slavery, North Korea, trials, and sex addiction. Lots of ball busting and tension in this one! Fun episode. Follow @sammorril @comicdavesmith @yamaneika @mikerecine and @standupnylabs Use promo code MOONLIGHTING at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. listen to Part of the Problem, Rantin' and Ravin' and all our other great podcas...
Jul 15, 2014•54 min
It’s the triumphant return of Joe Machi. Machi talks about tearing up the dance floor on his birthday night, his irritation toward secret menus at restaurants, and forcing Sam to drink even though he wanted a night off! Sheng talks about doing Laughing Yoga, and performing in Singapore. We talk about race in comedy, and Joe Machi is as incorrigible as ever. Follow us @sammorril @shengwangtime @joemachi @standupny @standupnylabs
Jul 09, 2014•54 min
Nick Griffin and Rachel Feinstein join Sam to talk about Relationships, Late night shows, Family and life on the road. Follow us @sammorril @thenickgriffin @RachelFeinstein @standupnylabs and @standupny
Jul 02, 2014•57 min
We talk basketball, outlawing certain words (Dave Smith believes taking the term “gay” away would be retarded), celebrity apologies, and why people are angry about the wrong things. We talk the business, movies...Scott discovering Tinder (and finding success), and we analyze our fascination with breasts (it gets Freudian). Follow @SamMorril @comicdavesmith @scottrogowsky and @StandUpNYLabs. Use promo code MOONLIGHTING at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Listen to all our oth...
Jun 25, 2014•1 hr 1 min
Dan Soder and Sean Donnelly come by to talk about pro wrestling (and why so many comics love it), Dan tells us about the worst drinking weekend of his life, and Sean Donnelly shares a Patrice O'Neal story. We also talk about selfish people who make other people's deaths about them, and Soder shares his hilarious video game bet stories. Don't miss this episode. It's a funny one. Follow us @sammorril @dansoder @seanytime @standupnylabs and @standupny
Jun 18, 2014•59 min
With special guests, Rachel Feinstein and Dave Juskow. After a brief hiatus, Moonlighting returns with a bang This is first episode with a sit in crowd. Dave is at his ballbusting best, and the gang talks about anal sex, edible weed, and they learn that Rach knows way too many celebrity baby names. They also learn about Sam’s admiration of Sinbad. Follow them on Twitter: @sammorril @rachelfeinstein @davejuskow
Jun 10, 2014•59 min
Real Ass Dude, Luis Gomez, Rachel "Rach" Feinstein, and Vancouver Bad Boy Phil Hanley join Sam to talk about Donald Sterling and the LA Clippers, guitar acts in comedy, and more. This is a fun one! Follow @SamMorril, @luisjgomez, @PhilMHanley, @RachelFeinstein and @StandUpNYLabs. Use promo code MOONLIGHTING at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Listen to all our other great podcasts at www.StandUpNYLabs.com
Apr 29, 2014•1 hr 4 min
Sam is hungover on this, so he's got Michelle Wolf and Chris Laker in studio to help him through this tough time.
Apr 24, 2014•49 min
Dave Juskow returns to the podcast as fiery as ever. We talk testicular exams and David's unhealthy eating habits. David and Impractical Jokers producer, Tommy Cody, hash out their beef. Rachel Feinstein also returns to the podcast and talks about the time she was sexually harassed in the workplace. This is a fun one! Twitter: @sammorril @rachelfeinstein @davejuskow @tommycody Check out all of our shows at standupnylabs.com
Apr 14, 2014•1 hr 8 min
Sam is joined by recent Caroline's March Madness winner Gary Vider, Carmen Lynch and Becky Astphan. The crew talks about road gigs, comedy festivals, speech impediments and of course meth and nunchucks. Sam also tells a story about getting mugged when he was 16 while trying to score a fake ID in Times Square. Joe Machi is not a man! Follow on Twitter: @sammorril @gvider @lynchcarmen @rastphan Check out all of our shows at http://standupnylabs.com
Apr 04, 2014•51 min
We talk crazy taxi stories brought to you by Jimmy Failla and his new book. Find out about how Jimmy was held up at gunpoint by crackhead Mikey and how he got out alive! This is a great new episode you don't want to miss! Follow @SamMorril @NathanMacintosh @JimmyFailla and @StandUpNYLabs. Use promo code MOONLIGHTING at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Also check out Jimmys new book Follow That Car! at http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&field-author=Jimmy%20Failla&page=1...
Mar 26, 2014•52 min
We talk the destruction of New York and stand-up comedy. We talk Colin’s new one-man show, “Unconstitutional,” which is great and you should all go see. Colin talks about how we’re overly political correct now, and this victimizing generation. We talk about Tough Crowd, the late great Greg Giraldo. This is a great episode not to be missed. Follow @SamMorril @JoeMachi @iamcolinquinn and @StandUpNYLabs. Use promo code MOONLIGHTING at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY.
Mar 19, 2014•58 min
Jackie Novak discusses the burden of being an intellectual. This also marks the triumphant return of the incorrigible Joe Machi. We discuss Jackie's new CD, "Quality Notions," which is currently available on ITunes and climbing up the charts. We also discuss depression, dealing with depression, and Jackie's new book about depression, which will be out by the years end. Follow @SamMorril @JoeMachi @jacquelinenovak and @StandUpNYLabs. Use promo code MOONLIGHTING at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 ti...
Mar 12, 2014•46 min
Sam talks with Ted Alexandro about his recent special, getting older and his experience leading the Comedy Coalition. Rachel Feinstein pulls a Machi, showing up 45 minutes late. it's an amazing and thoughtful episode not to be missed. Follow @SamMorril @Ted Alexandro @RachelFeinstein and @StandUpNYLabs. Use promo code MOONLIGHTING at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Watch Ted's Special "I did It" at http://tedalexandro.com/.
Mar 05, 2014•1 hr 13 min
Comedian Andy Sandford comes in to tell the crew about the 9 days he spent in prison on the way to do a comedy tour in Atlanta. Sam and Machi are also joined by Stand Up NY Labs co-creator and producer Jon Fatigate. Check out Andy Sandford's new album at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/me-the-whole-time/id824613010 Follow Sam at @SamMorril Follow Joe at @JoeMachi Follow Andy Sandford @AndySandford Check out all of our great podcasts at http://standupnylabs.com
Feb 26, 2014•55 min
Joe Machi comes out swinging! The gang talks animals...Greg Stone talks about the ups and downs of being a comic by night, and walking dogs by day. Greg also talks about an awkward encounter with Jerry Seinfeld...Anthony DeVito talks about Louie the Chihuahua, the time he got custody of the hamster in a break up. This is a fun episode! Follow @sammorril @joemachi @GregStone_ @AnthonyDeVito_ & @standupnylabs. Use promo code MOONLIGHTING at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY....
Feb 19, 2014•49 min
Andy Hendrickson tells us about how he blew it with Sarah Blakely, the world's youngest billionaire and inventor of Spanx. He also talks about his LASIK eye surgery. Phil Hanley talks about his upcoming theater gig with Pee Wee Herman, and working with Martin Short last year. We also talk about the passing of the great Philip Seymour Hoffman. Joe Machi is as incorrigible as ever! Follow @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @andyhendrickson & @standupnylabs. Use promo code MOONLIGHTING at www.St...
Feb 12, 2014•57 min
Sam, Joe, Rachel and Dan St. Germain talk people who recap their year on Facebook, preachy Facebook statuses, and pedophilia. Dan talks about sobriety and tells some great stories. We also talk awkward racial stories. This is a great one. Follow @sammorril @joemachi @RachelFeinstein @DSGermain & @standupnylabs. Use promo code MOONLIGHTING at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Listen to all our other great podcasts at www.StandUpNYLabs.com
Feb 05, 2014•1 hr
On a very chilly day, Julia Easterlin talks about growing up on a pine tree show in the South. Sam goes after cows. We talk depression, but after a morose opening, things really pick up and we some good laughs. Ryan Hamilton talks touring with Drew Carey. Follow @sammorril @joemachi @ryanhamiltone @juliaeasterlin @anyamarina & @standupnylabs. Use promo code MOONLIGHTING at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Listen to all our other great podcasts at www.StandUpNYLabs.com...
Jan 29, 2014•51 min
Michel Che runs late, the gang is hungover, and Sam met a girl he thinks he might like! Rachel Feinstein goes after Che for his game with the ladies, Rachel talks about a stalker, and Joe Machi is as incorrigible as ever. Che talks about his trip to Egypt, and what it’s like writing for Saturday Night Live. Follow @SamMorril @JoeMachi @RachelFeinstein @CheThinks and @StandUpNYLabs. Use promo code MOONLIGHTING at www.StandUpNY.com for 2-for-1 tickets to Stand Up NY. Listen to all our other great ...
Jan 22, 2014•1 hr 5 min
