Send us a text Already five years into his comedy career, David Feinberg has become a Philadelphia regular at 24 years old. Feinberg got his start at Temple University and has taken a lifetime of comedy learning from his parents, Mel Brooks and Richard Pryor and used it to co-host the So Tell Us ... Podcast with Jarrod Micale. Feinberg is active in the improv and stand-up scenes and just wants people to acknowledge his existence. Follow David Feinberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmfxyz/...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Send us a text Kurt Ryan is a comedian from Germantown, Md., armed with a dark and hilarious sense of humor. He's a really funny stand-up and a meme factory. He got into comedy six years ago and has performed all over Maryland, Virginia and tipped his toes into the Phoenix scene before moving back home to wait out the pandemic. He shared the secrets behind his meme-writing process and what it's like to tell jokes about his autism to an audience who probably doesn't want to hear them. Follow Kurt...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Send us a text Phil Farda has been telling jokes since 2002 and he's been running shows in the Utica scene for more than a decade. The owner of Comedy CNY and Stage Time Trivia, Farda has worked with hundreds of comedians and has putting on a great show down to a science. From Fat Cat Comedy Club to creating his own business, we cover it all. Follow Phil Farda: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laughfarda/ Follow Comedy CNY: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyCNY/ Instagram: https://www...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Send us a text Los Angeles comedian Jen Liv spent 12 years as a theatre and commercial actress before moving to the West Coast. After taking improv classes at the Upright Citizen's Brigade, Liv took a shot at stand-up during the pandemic and is already finding success. A New Mexico native, Liv plays 16 instruments -- even if she struggles to name them all -- and is marrying her biggest fan. Best part? He's not a Nazi. It's a closer call than you'd think. Follow Jen Liv: Instagram: https://www.in...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Send us a text For more than 10 years, Justin Jackson has been making audiences laughing from the stage. A Detroit kid at heart, Jackson moved to Syracuse and has become one of the best comedians in the scene. He used to watch Def Comedy Jam with his mom and now he’s a regular at the Syracuse Funny Bone and hosts the Play With Yourself podcast. All that to talk with Mike Peters? Hardly seems worth it. Follow Justin Jackson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chocobearcomedy/ Twitter: https://t...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Send us a text Winston Hodges survived his time at Virginia Tech and started his stand-up career in Richmond, Va., five years ago. He moved to Washington, D.C., during the pandemic and is releasing a half-hour special, inspired by his dad's death, called Grieving Productively. It comes out at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, so watch it after you listen to this. He's a funny guy who's been inside a church and didn't feel the burning. How many comedians can say that? Follow Winston Hodges: Facebook: ht...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Send us a text One of the funniest people in New York, Justin Brown has become a must-see comedian in Rochester. Brown went from a funny guy working in a factory to a regular at the Comedy at the Carlson, who also works in a factory. One of the brains behind Hate This Podcast, Brown has big plans for his future. And they all involve some sort anarchy, I’m sure. Follow Justin Brown: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinbrowncomedy/ Listen to Hate This Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Send us a text Elliott Elliott is a Scranton comedian and wrestling superfan. He's also got a gecko named Dr. Zaius. He has problems. But he's an interesting guy, so we talked about all of that stuff and his big, roadside aspirations. Follow Elliott Elliott: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yeselliottisfunny/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeselliott/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YesElliott Support the show...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Send us a text You can say whatever you want about Spence Griffeth. As long as you’re creative about it, he doesn’t care. A Los Angeles comedian with a dark sense of humor and a philosophy degree, Griffeth made the move from writing horror movies to stand-up. Does he regret it? Of course. But he’s having fun with it. I think. You be the judge. Follow Spence Griffeth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spence_not_spencer / Twitter: https://twitter.com/SlipperySpence Support the show...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text Caitlin Peluffo is an explosively funny comedian in New York City. She made her TV debut on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and is one of the hardest-working stand-ups in the city. Originally from San Francisco, Peluffo combined three of her favorite things -- soccer, comedy and drinking -- to create two podcasts, BEASTS and Good Time Gal, proving not even a pandemic can keep her quiet. She's one of the best. Follow Caitlin Peluffo: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caitlinpel...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text Utica comedian Rob Fish tried to take over this podcast, but he failed miserably. Once he calmed down -- a little -- we were able to talk about his stand-up and podcasting career, his new workout routine and embarrassing moment in a small-town high school. It's amazing. He hosts the Up Next Sports Show, the Fishbowl Podcast and Comics of the Round Table on the Fish Guy Media Network. Follow Rob Fish: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afishcalledrob/ Follow Fish Guy Media Networ...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text Chris William is a comedian, podcaster and a teacher from Williamsport, Pa. Newly engaged with an old podcasting habit, William is one of the most prolific comedians in central Pennsylvania. A Buddha Boys alum, William hosts the Up ‘N Up with Ty Derk and White Guys Can’t Bump with Bill Russum. He’s also got a working penis. Barely. You’ll hear all about it. Follow Chris William: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorkyromano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorkyromano Support the ...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text Binghamton comedian Holly Griffin is an open book on and off stage, whether her mother is listening or not. The only comedian -- other than me -- to have my mom as a kindergarten teacher, Griffin and I talked about her comedic influences, her self-deprecating style, her close relationship with her mom and how she's been coping with not being on stage during the pandemic. Follow Holly Griffin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollcifer_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibehollyg S...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text New York City comedian Madelein Smith has been able to keep busy during a pandemic. After coming down with the coronavirus, the trend-setter released her debut album, Belle of the Ball, on July 15 and just sold her first adult animated TV show, My Friend is Dead. It's in development now and is scheduled to come out in 2021. Smith came up through the Rochester scene and has told jokes all over the country. A crowd-work specialist, she performs regularly at colleges and across New Y...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a text A sixth-year stand-up, Michael Colón is a regular at the Comedy at the Carlson in Rochester and is one of the top producers in the area. He’s also the creator of the Inner Loop Blog, a satire website based out of Rochester. A writer and maker of memes and legitimate fake news, Colón is one of the funniest people around. Way funnier than Andy Kuhn. Follow Michael Colón: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hispanic__at_thedisc00/ Follow the Inner Loop Blog: Facebook: https://www.fa...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Send us a text James Fedkiw is one of Syracuse’s top comedians. A former host of the longest-running open mic in the upstate New York area, Fedkiw is able to make almost anyone laugh -- depending on the circumstances. A father-to-be, he’s gone from playing bass in a high-school band to telling jokes to people who sometimes listen. Success. Follow James Fedkiw: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesfedkiw/ Support the show...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a text Kevin Seibert, a Williamsport comedian, talked about his stand-up career and what it was like growing up as a Mennonite. A go-to producer and regular host, Seibert is a funny dude, no matter what the kids on the internet say. Follow Kevin Seibert: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlyonecalorie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlyonecalorie Support the show...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a text Lancaster comedian Jarrod Micale travels all over Pennsylvania telling jokes -- when a global pandemic isn’t happening, at least. A co-host of the Lizard Lounge open mic at the Chameleon Club in Lancaster and the So Tell Us … podcast with David Feinberg, Micale is three years into his stand-up career and just moved to Philadelphia. He’s a delight and you can see him in a bar, club or under a pool table near you soon. Follow Jarrod Micale: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjarr...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text Los Angeles comedian Alex Caine has been doing stand-up for more than four years and has lived all over the country. He's working on putting his debut comedy album together and learning all about hippos while doing so. Because of course. A regular at Flappers Comedy Club and a nanny, he's always good for a laugh. Follow Alex Caine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acaine47/ Website: www.alexcainecomedy.com/ Support the show...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text Shafi Hossain is a comedian from Bangladesh, who's living in New York City and trying his best to teach us all about America. After getting his start in the Albany comedy scene, Hossain moved to the city just in time to get comfortable -- and then watch a pandemic unfold. He's been all over the country and is producing Americanized, a podcast that explains America's influence all over the world. Follow Shafi Hossain: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shafistandsup/ Twitter: htt...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text Scranton comedian Angelia Petrillo tried her hardest to keep the anxiety of staying at home contained while we talked about her career aspirations and Fraggle Rock. A talented stand-up, Petrillo has taken sketch writing classes at Second City in Chicago and is one of the well-known comedians in Northeastern Pennsylvania. We talked about Fraggle Rock, Dinosaurs and 90-Day Fiance. It's as thrilling as it sounds. I'm not being sarcastic. You're just being a jerk. Follow Angelia Petri...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text RJ McCarthy has been doing stand-up in Syracuse for six years. He's a regular host at the Funny Bone, performs all over New York and has been at the Asheville Comedy Festival. One of the best comedians in the area, McCarthy hosts the Play With Yourself podcast with Justin Jackson and Abdul Hadi. It took a global pandemic, but McCarthy is finally on the podcast. Look what happens when everybody knows you don't have plans. Follow RJ McCarthy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rga...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text Sara Shipley is a two-sport athlete and was inducted into Nazareth College's Hall of Fame in 2019. She began her comedy career in Rochester and is active in the improv and stand-up scenes. Shipley's a regular at the Comedy at the Carlson in Rochester and works wherever she can. She's one of the best. Also, she's got a cat, so you know she's a good person. I have three cats. Does that make me a better person? Probably. But I'll let you make the call. Follow Sara Shipley: Facebook: ...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text Ithaca comedian Mike Brindisi spent a decade touring with the New York Rock before deciding to get back into the stand-up game. A Herkimer, N.Y., native, Brindisi got his comedy start in Utica and was an extra on Saturday Night Live before moving full-time into the music scene. He ignored his kids and wife to talk about his career, his favorite bands and give me a free therapy session. What a swell guy. Follow Mike Brindisi: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brindisifanpage/ Inst...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text Travis Stealey is one of the hardest-working comedians in New York. The most prolific producer in Albany, Stealey runs shows at more than a dozen venues over New York and Massachusetts. He's toured with Erik Stolhanske, Rabbit from Super Troopers, and opened for Kyle Kinane in March before ducking for cover from the coronavirus. The wuss. We talked about producing comedy shows and why Stealey is absolutely going to hell. Fun times. Follow Travis Stealey: Facebook: https://www.face...
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text Sara Cartwright is the best comedian in Pottsville, Pa. Sure, she's the only comedian in Pottsville, but who cares about details? She's been making her way across Pennsylvania for the last two years, telling jokes to anybody who will kind of listen to her. She doesn't ask for much -- unless you live in her Sims world. An absolute killing machine in her fantasy world, Cartwright explained how she's able to derive so much pleasure from the Sims' demise. Also comedy. We talk about co...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text Rochester comedian Dario Joseph traveled all the way up to his loft to record this episode. The effort was amazing. Rochester's Funniest Person in 2014, Joseph performed at the Cleveland Comedy Festival and spent a few years telling jokes in New York City before moving back home. He talked about three of his favorite things -- the '90s, comedy and Taco Bell. What's not to love? Follow Dario Joseph: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariocomedy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text Rachel Blithe, a comedian with a dual residence in Syracuse and New York City, discussed her switch from acting to stand-up. A San Diego native, Blithe moved to Florida before heading to New York to chase the stage. She got out of New York City right before the coronavirus hit hard and took time out of her busy schedule of watching Better Call Saul and more Better Call Saul to chat for a bit. Follow Rachel Blithe: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.blithe/ Instagram: https:...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text Albany comedian Tommy Mcguire, Jr., the host of the Laughs on Lark Tavern open mic, stopped by a library to talk about his time in a hardcore punk band and how that helped him on a different stage. A skateboarder with a broken collarbone and six concussions, Mcguire performs all over Albany and he's got a great story about getting into a fight at a Vanilla Ice concert. But, really: Who doesn't? Follow Tommy Mcguire, Jr.: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnarlemknights/ Twitter...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text The podcast turns 6 months old and we're celebrating with Harrisburg comedian Pat George, who produces a slew of podcasts and performs all over the East Coast. A Florida native who barely escaped fame on two occasions, George is a regular on the Brewery Comedy Tour and co-hosts Falls Count Anywhere and Chasing Infamy with Zack Hammond and just began streaming games with his wife, Dom, with the Board Georges. He's a big fan of the punk rock, so we dug deep on the parallels it share...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 26
