Mark meets up with Jeff Solomon, from "Elephant Larry", in the PIT Striker dressing room where Jeff breaks down the history of Elephant Larry, where the name comes from and what it's like to work with John Landis, director of "Blues Brothers", "Coming to America", "Three Amigos", etc. Sound by: Kent Wilhelm Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun
Mark and Nikki meet up in one of the Striker green rooms to talk about Super Free Mondays, podcasts, making a house team and farts (insert fart joke here). Sound Engineer: Kent Wilhelm Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun
Back in 2013, Mark and Iliana Inocencio (then co-host of The PITcast) sat down with Daily Show writer Zhubin Parang to hear about what it takes to be a Daily Show writer and a successful comedian in NYC. Since then, Zhubin has become the Head Writer for The Daily Show! Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun
Mark and JW continue their converstation by discussing JW's other show, Gas Station Horror, his relationship with improv and sketch writing and producing. Mark gets both JWs name (what JW stands for) and where JW is from totally wrong! Theme: "Breakdown" by Homsick Sun
Mark and Mehdi finally get to talking about Bunch Night and Mehdi and Jamie's big show at Caroline's on Broadway on Sept 10th at 9:30pm. Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun
Intending to talk about Brunch Night, these two knuckleheads spend the better part of the episode talking about the ridiculousness of video production and Burning Man. Tune in next week to hear all about Brunch Night and their epic show at Caroline's on Broadway on September 10th. Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun
Christine Liz Pynn is the silent hero of many of the shows she works on. The comedy world does not often recognize those that work behind the scenes and make sure the lights go on when they are supposed to. And the sound cues hit at the right time. No one is better at this than Christine Liz Pynn. We talk about how she has found a way to be a very real presence in the shows she techs and how she has found a way to make a living doing theater. Sound Engineer: Kent Wilhelm Theme Song: "Breakdown" ...
Mark gets existential after watching a meteor shower in Cape Cod. Mark and Chris talk about his creative process, "High Maintenance" and Chris's production company, "Bankrukt". Theme Song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun
Mark and JW meet up at The PIT and discuss the Ins & Outs of sketch writing, alter-egos and JWs monthyl show, "Sktch Shw" that goes up August 8th at The PIT. Theme song: "Breakdown" by Homesick Sun
Part 2 of Mark's interview with PIT Founder and Caretaker, Ali Farahnakian. Where Ali takes about the dreams that took him to New York, getting hired by and then leaving SNL and what his current dreams are for The PIT and for himself.
Mark sits down (well, Ali chose to lie down) with PIT Founder and Caretaker, Ali Farahnakian, at Simple Studios. Ali breaks down the inception of The PIT, where it is now, where it has come and his legendary solo show, "Word of Mouth". Tune in next week for Episode 2 - where he talks about working on SNL, how it was pivital to his realizing his destiny and what his dreams are for The PIT and himself.
In our first episode back, Mark sits down with PIT veteran Chris Roberti up in the PIT attic. They discuss Chris’s beginnings in improv, his life as an artist and his new one-man show, “Chris Roberti: A Cult of Relentless Positivity”, playing this week, July 14-17, in The Underground.
Mark sits down with Philip Markle (NY Director of Education, “The Annoyance”) and Bob Kulhan in Brooklyn where the Chicago-based Annoyance Theater has just landed! They talk about the history of the Annoyance, the future and dreams of the Annoyance Theater in Brooklyn, The NYC Improv Festival at The PIT and, of course, Flash Gordon! NYC Improv Festival March 19th - 23rd @ The PIT! PITcast Theme - “Breakdown” by Homesick Sun
Mark meets up with Andrew Jupin and Eric Szyzka of We Hate Movies at Simple Studios where they break down The Polar Vortex, the origins of We Hate Movies, and the art of podcasting. You can find them on iTunes or…: web - www.whmpodcast.com twitter - @WHMPodcast facebook - www.facebook.com/WeHateMovies PITcast Intro: “Breakdown” by Homesick Sun
Mark visits Nathan Phillips and Joe Schiappa at their We Work Space down by Wall Street. We discuss the artsy fartsy artform that is improv, homemade Passover Haggadahs, and Morrissey (love em or hate em). PITcast Theme: “Breakdown” by Homesick Sun
Hanging out in the newly renovated PIT loft with Squirm and Germ (Tim Girrbach and Rodney Umble) where we talk about No Doubt, Forensics, and growing up Mennonite in Lancaster, PA! Stay tuned til the end of the Episode to hear their hit single, “Pregnant in the Club”! PITcast theme: “Breakdown” by Homesick Sun
Stone and Stone’s parents buy Mark dinner at a diner as the duo discusses their stint on Last Comic Standing, Burning Man, and Rita… (apologies for any mic malfunction in the intro and outtro)
Mark sits down with comedy duo Dave and Ethan at Dave’s West Village Apartment as they discuss their friendship, how they became Dating Coaches, and, finally, how they wrote their own song for The Tonight Show.
We sit down with Kevin Allison and discuss storytelling, The State, and getting Risky as an artist.
Mark sits down with the Drunk Girls in Heels after their first LIVE show at The PIT. They talk about sex, money, drunk hookups, feminism, sexism in the comedy world, and of course, how the Drunk Girls got together. They are joined by special guests: Hot Mess Moves and Jermaine Fowler. Drunk Girls next two LIVE shows are: Dec. 5th @ 11pm Dec. 19th @ 11pm
Sheldon Patinkin has been a part of and/or helped build some of the most influential theatrical and comedic institutions in Chicago and of our time: Compass Players, The Second City, SCTV, Steppenwolf, and more! Including…Columbia College Chicago’s dynamic theater program where he was Chair of the Department for more than 25 years (and where Mark went to theatre school). Hear him talk about the evolution of The Second City, living with John Candy, and how he saved Del Close from getting devoured...
You ready the title, right? You heard it here first, Carly Ann has a great brain and she shares what’s in it with Illy. Carly and Illy gab about ladies in comedy, Carly’s new show at The PIT, Lady Parts as well as her new foray into vlogging. Listening to Illy and Carly talk to each other is listening to a lot of opinions and theories about a lot of things, but they’re definitely ones worth listening to. This November, Illy also wants you to give thanks by donating to both, www.redcross.org to s...
Character and Impression Artist Adam Hamway talks to us about being a semi-Finalist in the Andy Kaufman awards, motivation, and following your passions.
We got to share a pitcher of water with R.L. Stine and talk Halloween Music with the creators of “Welcome to Hell” with a show at 9:30pm on Hallowween!
Illy sits down with two awesome hilarious ladies in comedy, Anna Roisman and Katie Haller. They discuss their popular monthly show at The PIT, “You Probably Think This Song is About You,” and how each of them got into comedy and beyond. This episode is like sitting down with some of your DTE (Down to Earth) lady friends who happen to be funny. It was a joy!
TJ & Dave talk about their process, their outlook on their work and not letting outside influences get in the way of your craft.
Queen of Improv, Susan Messing, talks about The Annoyance, Relaxing Your Crack and the Millburn Deli.
Zhubin Parang talks about the ever-changing New York Improv Scene, working with Jon Stewart, and doing exactly what he wants to be doing.
Chris Griggs talks about his upcoming show, “Pieces of Memphis,” coming up this Saturday, September 21st at 9:30pm. We talk about the highs and lows of stand-up, the history of The PIT, and Bible Quiz Competitions.
Iliana sits down with the very talented and hilarious PIT Sketch House Team, National Scandal. They talk about about a lot of things from: famous McCarthys, to their new brew, National ScandALE, to getting through weird awkward segues, to more important things like what it’s like to collaborate and write together as a comedy sketch team. More importantly, amidst all this fun chatter, Iliana gets a private performance of some of the team’s favorite sketches and YOU get to listen to them without e...
