Send us a text Phil Canarelli opened up his apartment in Utica for a conversation about comedy, video games and his arch-nemesis, a God damn squirrel. Pathetic. But Canarelli's a really funny guy who hosts the 32-Bit Arena podcast with Josh Fish and Josh Web on the Fish Guy Media Network and he's one of the architects for the growing scene in Utica. He hosted the Utica Brews Laugh Contest for two years and performs all over New York. Enjoy it. Follow Phil Canarelli: Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text A brand new, coronavirus-recorded episode is here, thanks to the power of Zoom, Zencastr and the lovely Bill Russum, a comedian from Lewisburg, Pa. A co-host of the Drunk Bill Explains podcast, Russum is one of the leading forces in a strong comedy scene in central Pennsylvania. The host of the Bull Run open mic and co-host of the Comedy Open Mic in Civil War Cider (C.O.M.I.C.), Russum discussed the process of making a Drunk Bill Explains episode, his worst set in seven years of c...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text Andy Kuhn is a hilarious comedian out of Victor, N.Y., outside of Rochester. He's one of the best writers around and is working his way all over the state to show audiences it's OK to laugh at the darkest subjects. Kuhn has been sober for almost four years and is the father of a 1-year-old son. He sat down before a show in Binghamton to tell his story and spoil a 14-year-old movie for me. It was quite the night. Follow Andy Kuhn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuhndaddio/ Tw...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text Albany comedians and real-life best friends Makenzi Berg and Jarrett Mayo and I talked about comedy, cats and the future. They're two of the hardest-working people in the Albany comedy scene and they're planning to make the move to New York City soon. Check out It's Fine, Berg's podcast, on iTunes and YouTube and catch Mayo at a show. This episode was recorded in a much simpler time -- before most of us idiots knew the coronavirus was a thing -- so all the timelines are up in the ...
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text Utica comedian Brendan McGurk sat down to talk about how he got started in comedy and what it's like teaching stand-up at the Uptown Theatre. In his eighth year as a comedian, McGurk has won two Utica Comedy Cup titles and placed second in the 2019 contest. He's working on a special he's producing later in the summer, too. He also told me about his tattoos and straight-edge mentality and what it's like to be drug- and alcohol-free in the comedy world. Check out McGurk's podcast, T...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text Rasheed Wesley is an up-and-coming comedian from Williamsport with an extensive knowledge of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, a journalism background and a healthy distaste for Tyler Perry. He's also my new best friend. We met up at my old college, Mansfield University, and had an academic building all to ourselves. And I didn't steal anything. Wesley's a really funny guy and has teamed with a few other people to put on the Billtown Comedy Festival, which has been postponed due to the...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text Syracuse comedian Abdul Hadi managed to overcome his lifelong fear of books to meet in a library and talk about comedy. The funniest Ethiopian you'll ever meet, Hadi is one of the best comedians working in the upstate. He moved from Ethiopia to Germany to ... Syracuse? Of course. He talked about his time in rehab for drug addiction and made the brave choice to declare French Toast Crunch is better than Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Unreal. He's a co-host of the Play With Yourself podcast...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text Billy Kelly is a great comedian in Lewisburg, Pa., who picked up a Grammy nomination in 2016 for Trees, an album he wrote with Molly Ledford. A musician for most of his life, Kelly started telling jokes formally in 2015 and is one of the central figures in the Lewisburg scene. He runs the C.O.M.I.C. open mic at Civil War Cider with Bill Russum and has released his second comedy album, "This is a Family Show," on Audible. Perhaps more impressive, he became a major character in a jo...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text Josh Fish is a comedian from Utica and the leading man at the Fish Guy Media Network, where he produces several podcasts is trying to shine a light on the comedy community. Josh works with his brother, Rob Fish, to produce Comics of the Round Table, the Up Next Sports Show, the 32-Bit Arena Gaming Show and the Fish Bowl Podcast. He invited me into his studio to see how he works. It was terrifying, but entertaining. Follow Josh Fish/Fish Guy Media Network: Facebook: https://www.fac...
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text Connor Swagler moved back from Rochester to the Binghamton area and decided to celebrate by recording a podcast. What a sad, sad man. He's a really funny guy in his second year as a stand-up comedian. He knows a lot about '90s television, too, so he's probably moving into my house soon. Stay tuned. Support the show
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text Charlie Wildey is an Ithaca comedian with an incredible story to tell. He grew up near Rochester, did Mormon missionary work in Germany, left the church, found punk rock and comedy, moved to New York and had a kid. Even typing that is exhausting. He's a funny dude and super interesting. You'll love him. Follow Charlie Wildey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliewildey/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliewildey Support the show...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text MrJaxn went from a promising defensive back at Norfolk State with NFL interest to one of Syracuse's top comedians. In his ninth year as a stand-up, MrJaxn discusses his career, his lackluster social life in college and a whole lot of In Living Color. Follow MrJaxn: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comedianMrJaxn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjaxn1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrJAXN Support the show...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text Los Angeles comedian Ellen Doyle comes back home to Scranton to work on her upcoming album and insult the host of this wonderful podcast. Doyle's a road comic who hasn't met a couch she didn't like. She's been at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the World Series of Comedy. She's recording her debut album at the Comedy Palace in San Diego on April 30, May 1 and May 2. Follow Ellen Doyle: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellendoylecomedy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this...
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text Only 26 years old, comedian John Deming has already led an interesting life. Between his time at Brigham Young University, his missionary work in Chile and his recent engagement, Deming is chasing his dream of doing stand-up comedy full time. From his first gig at a baby shower to his graduation from school, Deming's story is on display. Follow John Deming: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndemingcomic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnDemingComic Support the show...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text Steven Rogers, a nationally-touring comedian from Syracuse, sat down to talk about his seven-year journey from the open mics in Upstate New York to opening for Brian Regan and recording his TV debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. His podcast with Andrew Schiavone, Panic Attacking, airs every Monday. Follow Steven Rogers: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/srcomedy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notsteverogers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotSteveRogers Website: htt...
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Binghamton comedian Mike Ciurzynski is 96 percent punk rock and 4 percent water. He also dabbles in comedy. He's one of the founders of The Boho comedy club and knows just enough chords to bring a guitar on stage. We talked about the Sex Pistols, NOFX and how he got his start in comedy. Ciurzynski will be at Homebrewed Comedy at Galaxy Brewing Company on Jan. 11 and The Boho on Jan. 18. Go see him. Support the show...
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Victoria Diana, a comedian from Schenectady, came to Endicott to meet three cats and accidentally did a podcast. Coming off a show at The Boho comedy club, Diana discussed her career, how her friendship with Kate Clancy pushed her and The Cabinet, a short horror film she wrote and directed. Also some weird thing about goat milk soap. Follow Victoria Diana: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaDianaComedy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__motherofdoggos/ Twitter: https:...
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text Cortland comedian Seth Ruddick sits down to talk about how he got his start, his worst show and listen to Mike Peters talk about The Simpsons. It's riveting for everybody. Follow Seth Ruddick: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Seth_comedy Support the show
Dec 27, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text Scranton comedian Bryan Walsh visits a library for the very first time to talk about his comedy career, doing crowd work and how much funnier his kids are than he is. Support the show
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text Lancaster-based comedian Joey Tepedino detailed his progression as a stand-up since moving from Stroudsburg to Ephrata, Pa., and how hosting locally has helped his confidence. He's a really funny guy who'll drive almost anywhere for a gig. Follow Joey Tepedino: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeytepedino/ Support the show...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text Binghamton comedian Mike Carroll stopped by to discuss his 5 1/2-year comedy career and mention about 289 people he's met along the way. He's fresh off an appearance at the Boho comedy club and a show at the Rainbow Trail in Owego. He'll be hosting at the Boho on Dec. 27. Support the show
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text Utica comedian Will Phillips sits down before a show in Norwich to talk about his start in stand-up, his time in Los Angeles, working in the TV industry and coming back home. Also baseball, presidents and hermit crabs. Plus his dad brings him a gift during the episode. Excited yet? You should be. Follow Will Phillips: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethryll/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheThryll Support the show...
Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text Allentown comedians Roya Hamadani and Ian Webster stop by Galaxy Brewing Company before a show to talk about their honeymoon, opening for national headliners and nightmares by the pool. They met at an open mic and they started running one. That's how successful comedy relationships work. Follow Roya Hamadani: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roya_hamadani/ Follow Ian Webster: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldmangrumpus/ Support the show...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text Nationally-touring comedian Zack Hammond from Luzerne, Pa., discusses his stand-up career, from college to now, while he tries to resist the temptation of my cat, Mac. It's useless to fight. Hammond is a regular on stages in Pennsylvania and New York and he's released four albums. You can get his latest album, "... Because I'm Considerate," here: https://zackhammond.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwAR3ZnSht4ZkPrQ_zKymzKvvaHvnJaxmfElTBccXERa0Bepc4UwXLbHQi9NM . Follow Zack Hammond: Facebook: ...
Nov 15, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text Binghamton comedian Bill Lake stopped by to talk about the new comedy club, The Boho, that's opening on Friday, Nov. 8, and how he developed his style on stage. He wrote jokes for Late Night with David Letterman, the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Saturday Night Live before finding a home on the stage. Lake has worked at clubs and comedy festivals all over the East Coast. Follow Bill Lake here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillLakeComedy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com...
Nov 08, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Send us a text Welcome to On the Mic with Mike Peters. That's pretty much it. ... This is your place to meet some of the best comedians within 150 miles from the Binghamton, N.Y., area and hear about what they're doing with their lives. Stay tuned for a new comedian every Friday. Follow Mike Peters: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikePetersComedian/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihadsexwithmikepeters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMikeBPeters Follow the podcast: Facebook: https://ww...
Oct 31, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
