Dean Edwards is a multi talented stand-up comic and impressionist who is a former SNL cast member, has appeared on Comedy Central, Comics Unleashed and in numerous film and TV roles! In Ep. 50, Gina Savage interviews her long time friend (20 yrs) and they cover the #bronx #billcosby #bigots #broadwaycomedyclub Dean's days on #SNL #weed #sobriety #donaldtrump to #refugees and more! Don't miss it! Subscribe for free on #itunes to hear all episodes at: The Red Light Podcast Re...
Nov 25, 2015•53 min
Comedian Marla Schultz - as seen on Comics Unleashed, Girls Behaving Badly, E! Entertainment, Fox's Redeye could very well be your lifestyle coach! She was picked on, picked up and (dare I be corny?) she pulled through! She's toured wit Chelsea Handler and she wants you to READ THE BOOK (find out which one) and she might also gift you leopard pants. Download, listen, share! Subscribe for free on #itunes at The Red Light Podcast Redux and follow @RedlightNYC on Twitter. As always, thanks to Al Ma...
Nov 12, 2015•55 min
Comedian Sean Lynch joins The Red Light Podcast Redux! With unabashed honesty, Lynch talks about his early success as a playwright and standup, his decline after the events of 9/11 and the crazy relationship that spawned 2 great screenplays! You'll also discover that wearing an eye patch can get you laid! Sean Lynch - comedian & writer, voice over artist and editor at MTV (for 20 yrs). He is also the winner for Best Director at the International Film Festival for "Game Night" and writer-prod...
Nov 05, 2015•55 min
In this episode, we talk about Sue's meteoric rise to the top -- starring & producing her own sitcom for Fox aptly titled "Costello" We also explore her journey through razors to take care of herself throughout her life and career. From the tough streets of Boston to the tough choices she had to make along the way. You'll hear why she's a a fighter in every sense of the word. No mistake that she would be in a movie of the same name and how pivotal it would be as to where she stands today. He...
Oct 28, 2015•59 min
The daughter of legendary comedian Jackie Mason and Ginger Reiter, Mason opens up about her childhood, earning her comedy stripes, men, her mother, therapy (she's not in it!) and Donald Trump! A performer since the age of two, Sheba has proven herself to be a comedic force to be reckoned with --appearing on CBS This Morning, The Wendy Williams Show, The Artie Lange Show clubs throughout the country and her own show "702 Punchlines and Pregnant" ! Also, joining us--Al Martin of The Broadway Comed...
Oct 21, 2015•54 min
She took a bite out of the Big Apple but now comedian, friend and fellow co-host Ricki Sofer, heads to Hollywood! Often out-spoken, the Israeli-born Sofer has a no-nonsense approach to her life and career! In this episode, we cover all that plus #military #men #relationships #standup #stickups and more! We'll skype her in future ep's of The Red Light Podcast Redux (Redux'd again!) but it's goodbye for now and goodbye doesn't mean forever. Subscribe on iTunes at: The Red Light Podcast Redux and y...
Oct 14, 2015•56 min
"Refreshingly honest" comedian Calise Hawkins joins us for Ep. 43! Calise can be seen on Oxygen's FUNNY GIRLS and she has also appeared on The Nightly Show, The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing and MTV to name a few! Hear how this "writer nerd" stumbled into the business and how she juggled it all as a single mom (who just hosted the UN's 70th Anniversary by the way)! Go Calise! Download, listen, share and subscribe on #itunes. You can follow us on twitter @Redlig...
Sep 30, 2015•48 min
NJ born comedian Kyle Grooms began his career in Florida while attending art school. He quickly rose on the comedy circuit and went on to have his own Comedy Central Special, appear on The Chappelle Show, Last Comic Standing, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, HBO, The Byron Allen Show, The View and more. This writer, actor, comedian joins us for a conversation about #Comedy, his trip to #Dubai, the #ClockKid #DonaldTrump #Israel #Fatherhood #Relationships #Stalking and #Stayinginthegame! Subscribe t...
Sep 23, 2015•46 min
In Ep. 41, Gina and Ricki sit down with comedian Nicci Take. Discover how this successful, alpha male executive from Liverpool transformed into being a successful international female stand-up! From predator to "Prey" (the name of her soon to be released book!), protecting yourself and more in the latest installment of The Red Light Podcast Redux! Subscribe on #itunes and follow us on #twitter @RedlightNYC. You can hear this show and other great podcasts at: www.newyorkcomedyworld.com/radio
Sep 09, 2015•1 hr
In Ep. 40, we examine the extraordinary life & career of Vanessa Hollingshead who has appeared on Comics Unleashed, Comedy Central, performed for our troops abroad & more! Undeniably honest, Vanessa opens up about a childhood that was rife for a career in comedy. Her story is one of survival, sobriety, stress, struggle and standing up in stand up! Download, listen, share! Subscribe for free on iTunes. Follow us on Twitter @RedlightNYC. You can hear this and other great podcasts at www.ne...
Sep 03, 2015•1 hr
Veteran stand-up Mike Britt who has appeared on Comedy Central, BET, Showtime, HBO, TruTV and most recently in the hilarious satirical opening sequence of Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt joins us in the Red Room at Broadway Comedy Club for a raw & real look inside comedy. We talk about Kimmy, back up fellow comic Bill Burr, discuss black and white buckets (you'll hear where this leads) and ponder what/who is intimidating. This prolific comic doesn't hold back...and neither should you whe...
Aug 27, 2015•50 min
You might have trouble saying his name but chances are he's entered your household in some way! Whether you've seen him on Last Comic Standing, Conan or The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson--Alingon Mitra is on the comedy fast track! In episode 38 (recorded in the red room of Broadway Comedy Club) we find out there's nothing wrong with Alingon and that he's a bit of a humanitarian. Crazy, right? We also weigh in on keeping it clean and Donald Trump! Download, listen, share. Subscribe for free ...
Aug 12, 2015•57 min
In the latest installment of The Red Light Podcast Redux, we kick it with comedian Carmen Lynch who has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman (2x!), The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Last Comic Standing, Inside Amy Schumer and more! We cover starting up, starting over, kids?, dating convicts? And not being DNB's! #RondaRousey #comedy #InsideAmy #Letterman Download, listen, share! Follow us on Twitter @RedlightNYC!
Aug 07, 2015•57 min
Episode 36 comes directly to you from Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling's bedroom! What better place to interview the comic genius that spent 15 yrs. as a cast member and head writer of The Howard Stern Show! From his early days as a musician, to The Rick Dees Show to The Howard Stern Show and beyond, we uncover truths and dispel myths! We even get a couple of kisses out of the deal. Not a bad afternoon. ;) Currently, Jackie can be seen in his own show at The Broadway Comedy Club (318 W. 53rd Stree...
Jul 29, 2015•59 min
If you haven't heard comedian Geno Bisconte on The Artie Lange Show or seen him on Fox's Red Eye or Gotham Comedy Live on AXS TV---FOR SHAME! Bisconte is also the host of his own popular sports podcast--Geno's Picks! The NY Post described Geno's style as "slash & burn" but we'd say it's also rough n' tumble with a side of sensitive. It's a great show kids. Don't let "Daddy" down! Download, listen & share. Follow us on Twitter @RedlightNYC!
Jul 22, 2015•58 min
In addition to being a witty & talented stand-up & actor, Jason Salmon has to be one of the nicest and most positive comedians we've interviewed to date...except for one incident he had in 3rd grade ;). Salmon has appeared in Orange Is The New Black, 30 Rock and numerous commercials! Join us for Ep. 34 and hear how this Texas choirboy became a stand-up that now appears regularly in nyc clubs and around the country. We talk about working clean, working dirty and discuss an incident that i...
Jul 16, 2015•58 min
Ep.33 with Harris Stanton features beatings, baseball, bookings, babes, booty, being schooled by Patrice O'Neal--and other comics (tust us, he needed it)and being fortunate in the aftermath of last year's car crash with Tracy Morgan, Ardie Fuqua and the late James McNair. Funny and insightful show!Download, listen and share! Follow us on Twitter @RedlightNYC
Jul 08, 2015•58 min
Comedian Nick Griffin joins The Red Light Podcast Redux for Episode 31. Notably, Griffin has appeared on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, written for The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show and appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman 11 times. The humble and talented Mr. Griffin sheds light on how he got started, his writing habits, NY vs LA, comic selfishness, dating and getting mugged (not on the same day). A must listen for aspiring comedians! Download, listen, share! Follow us @RedlightNYC on Twi...
Jun 24, 2015•59 min
Episode 30 of The Red Light Podcast Redux is provocative one! "Refreshingly bizarre" comedian Kevin Downey Jr. of America"s Got Talent, Comedy Central, The Bob and Tom Show and more joins us for a discussion about pushing the boundaries of comefy! Can rape jokes be funny? Should women (or men) do standup naked? Why are you selfish onstage? Do you have anxiety? What's wrong with Rachel Dolezal? Finally, where in the dickens are those convicts that escaped from a prison in upstate New York? Subscr...
Jun 17, 2015•58 min
Life, liberty and the pursuit of porn! Are we judge-y? Do we have too many freedoms? Duggars, man spreading, gun firing, conspiracy theories and--who hasn't been assaulted? Also, is Ann Coulter cool? We bring it all up on the latest edition of The Red Light Podcast Redux with comedian Sherrod Small! You may've seen Sherrod on Fox's Red Eye, VH1's Best Week Ever, Comedy Central's Premium Blend but now you can hear his raw, uncensored and realistic view of how to attack your comedy career and your...
Jun 09, 2015•57 min
We corner comedian Jon Fisch to try and figure out just how crazy he is or isn't! Jon has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live & more! We talk comedy shop, podcasts, psych wards, psycho dates and NYC vs LA! Listen to this and all of our podcasts right now and also subscribe for free on iTunes at: The Red Light Podcast Redux! Follow us on Twitter @RedlightNYC! Thanks for the support! :*
Jun 03, 2015•57 min
We chat with comedian Joe Devito from The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on CBS, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, NBC's Last Comic Standing & more! Joe details how he went from "potential" rockstar to ad man to stand-up. He talks Animal Planet, animal audiences & how we human animals need to learn how to take better profile pictures for dating websites! We also examine the pleasures and pitfalls of panelling on talk shows! Download, listen, share! You can subscribe for free on iTunes...
May 27, 2015•58 min
If you missed us Tuesday night at 10 PM on WROM radio, you can download the show right now! This week we have comedian Nore Davis who has appeared on MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, Inside Amy Schumer and HBO's Boardwalk Empire! Nore talks with humor and candor about his comedy experiences, growing up in Yonkers, his transgendered brother, raising his daughter (Baby mama drama free) and The Red Light Podcast Redux weighs in on Louis CK's opening monologue on SNL! Download, listen, share and follow us ...
May 20, 2015•1 hr
Episode 25 is a hot one...literally! Gina and Ricki are joined by comedian Michael Somerville! Somerville has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central, VH1, Nickelodeon and more! He also wrote and hosted the reality show "Wingman". Additionally, he spent three years as Glamour Magazine's renowned dating columnist "Jake." Of course, we talk about all things comedy but things really heat up when we start talking about the "7 Lies Every Guy Tells"! Only 7?
May 13, 2015•1 hr 1 min
From the rural mountains of Maine to the majestic skyscrapers of Manhattan join comedian Leah Bonnema (who has appeared on VH1, AXS and IFC) Gina and Ricki for a straight up stand-up discussion on the comedy scene, esteemable cat calls(?), the differences between men and women, how to handle hecklers and more!
May 06, 2015•57 min
In the latest installment of the Red Light Podcast Redux, Gina and Ricki sit down with comedian Dustin Chafin who has appeared on Showtime's White Boyz in the Hood. We talk about his days as a boxer, a Mormon and up and coming comic! We explore the influence of alcohol and drugs in the comedy community and discuss the comedy dues, do's and dont's! Dustin also talks about booking, his support of our troops, women in comedy and the comedy cock block on MacDougal Street (it's not what you think)!
Apr 29, 2015•59 min
Funny man Dan Naturman of The Late Show with David Letterman and America's Got Talent joins Gina & Ricki for a candid look at his comedy career and brings up whether or not we are in the business of funny or fame! Either way, you better be writing!
Apr 22, 2015•54 min
The Red Light Podcast Redux and comedian Brian Scott McFadden sit down and delve into such topics as: the vetting of Trevor Noah, the mental health of funny people, Scientology, Death of a Salesman, what women want and more! After that, we chat with Broadway Comedy Club owner Al Martin and get his final words on theSarah Silverman allegation!
Apr 15, 2015•58 min
We sit down with Ophira Eisenberg from the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy Central, VH1 and more! She's the author of Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way To Monogamy and you will fall in love with her but she's taken! Listen & learn how this Canadian made it in the Big Apple!
Apr 09, 2015•58 min
Comedian Russ Meneve from The Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing and Late Night with Conan O'Brien joins The ladies of The Red Light Podcast Redux for a funny & practical approach to the standup comedy scene (and life in general)! Tune in & listen to one of the best working stand-ups in New York City and beyond!
Apr 01, 2015•1 hr
