The Stand-Up Chronicles
By Adam Harris
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Podcast Description
Every week I talk to comedians about how they got started, their goals, their writing process, what it's like to bomb and anything else that comes up.
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ExplicitEpisode 145 - Shane Mauss | Episode 145 - Shane Mauss - Shane Mauss joins me on the show for the first time this week. Shane has been seen on Conan and Comedy Central. He's got a CD out called Jokes To Make My Parents Proud. We get all science-y this week as we discuss quantum physics, mirror neurons, and time travel. If you like the show, please leave a rating or feedback in iTunes. You can follow me on Twitter @standupchronic | 5/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 144 - Liza Treyger | Episode 144 - Liza Treyger - Liza is a Chicago comic who recently performed at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland. We discuss pro wrestling, chatting contests, and not being a comedy nerd. If you like the show, please leave a rating or feedback in iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @standupchronic | 5/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 143 - Tom Segura | Episode 143 - Tom Segura - Tom Segura joins me this week to talk about working the grave yard shift, morning TV, and podcasting. Tom has been on Conan and Comedy Central. His album Thrilled is available on iTunes and through Amazon.com. If you like the show, please leave a rating or feedback in iTunes. You can follow me on Twitter @standupchronic | 4/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 142 - Brandt Tobler | Episode 142 - Brandt Tobler - Brandt Tobler returns to the show this week to discuss his recent move to LA, setting up your own bar shows, and why you shouldn't gamble. Brandt has worked with Doug Benson and Doug Stanhope. He's got a CD on iTunes called Token White Boy. If you like the show, please leave a rating or feedback in iTunes. You can follow me on Twitter @standupchronic | 4/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 141 - Jeff Caldwell | Episode 141 - Jeff Caldwell - Jeff has been on Letterman, Ferguson, and Live at Gotham. We talk about signs that you're in a good comedy club, why he doesn't do political jokes, and Fawlty Towers. If you like the show, please leave a rating or feedback in iTunes. For more - check out www.standupchronicles.com and you can follow me on Twitter @standupchronic. | 4/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 140 - Bobcat Goldthwait & Cameron Esposito | Bobcat Goldthwait and Cameron Esposito are my guests this week. We chat about the South by Southwest Festival, Bobcat's new movie God Bless America, and the differences between writing a joke and writing a movie. Here's more on Cameron: Cameron Esposito has appeared at TBS’ Just for Laughs Chicago, SXSW, and the Aspen Rooftop and Bridgetown Comedy Festivals, on LOGO, and NPR’s The Sound of Young America. Her hour solo show, SIDE MULLET NATION, debuted as a production of TBS’ Just for Laughs Chicago Festival (Best of the Fest, The Onion’s AV Club). SIDE MULLET NATION has been featured in Time Out Chicago (Critics’ Pick), Chicago Reader, and Gapers Block. Known for her “effervescent storytelling” (AV Club), Cameron acts as ringmaster for Chicago-based touring circus company El Circo Cheapo Cabaret, and created and teaches the world’s only all-female standup course, The Feminine Comique. Cameron released her debut standup album, Grab Them Aghast, on Rooftop Comedy Records in 2010. Check out her website - http://therealcameronesposito.com | 4/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 139 - Mike Bobbitt | Episode 139 - Mike Bobbitt - We wrap up Gilda's LaughFest and discuss how comedy can work as therapy with Detroit comic Mike Bobbitt. Mike can be heard on SiriusXM satellite radio. He's recently performed with Louis CK and Marc Maron. He's also got a new CD on iTunes called Full Frontal Nerdity. If you like the show, please leave a review or rating in iTunes. For more on the show, check out www.standupchronicles.com. You can follow the show on Twitter @standupchronic. | 3/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 138 - Vilmos Branyik | Episode 138 - Vilmos Branyik - My guest this week is Vilmos Branyik, the host of The Green Room podcast. He also hosts several other podcasts which we talk about. Vilmos has been a stand-up for 20 years. We'll discuss the origins of his name, podcasting, and the rules of the road. If you like the show, please leave a review or rating in iTunes. You can follow me on Twitter @standupchronic. | 3/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 137 - Dan Conlin | Episode 137 - Dan Conlin - Dan is the owner and operator of the Jukebox Comedy Club in Peoria, IL. We discuss the economy, how to get booked at the club, and we read reviews of the club from the Yelp! website. Check out the website - www.jukeboxcomedy.com If you like this show, please leave a review or rating in iTunes. You can follow me on Twitter @standupchronic. | 3/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 136 - Michael Kosta & Jeff Bodart | Episode 136 - Michael Kosta & Jeff Bodart - We talk tennis, Jeremy Lin, and Australia. Michael has been on Conan, the Tonight Show, and Comedy Central Presents. Jeff has a podcast called Sticky Candy. He's also been heard on Bob and Tom. If you like the show, please leave a rating or review in iTunes. You can follow the show on twitter - @standupchronic | 2/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 135 - Jon Huck | Episode 135 - Jon Huck - This week special guest host Joe Roderick interviews Jon Huck. Jon has been seen on Live at Gotham and Punk'd. He's got a CD you can pick up on iTunes called Fantasticular Hilaritation Our guest host Joe Roderick won the 2011 Jukebox Amateur Comedy Competition. Follow the show on twitter @standupchronic. If you like the show, please leave a rating or feedback in iTunes. | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 134 - Jeff Pearson | Episode 134 - Jeff Pearson - Jeff is the director of the new stand-up documentary The Unbookables. The documentary has just come out on DVD and is now hitting the film festival circuit. The Unbookables is a narrative documentary about stand-up comics who have spent their careers pushing limits--on stage and off. Comics featured in the documentary include James Inman, Andy Andrist, Brendon Walsh and Sean Rouse. If you like the show, please leave a rating or feedback in iTunes. You can follow me on Twitter @standupchronic. | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 133 - Dale Jones | Episode 133 - Dale Jones - Dale Jones joins me on the show this week. Disney Cruises - Magic or Misery? Rest Stops - Are they safe? Celebrity Encounters - Fun or Awkward? Dale has been on Last Comic Standing and the Very Funny Show on TBS. He's got a new webseries on YouTube called Life with Dale. If you like the show, please leave a rating or feedback in iTunes. Follow me on twitter @standupchronic | 2/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 132 - Auggie Smith & Patrick Keane | Episode 132 - Auggie Smith & Patrick Keane - Auggie won the 2010 San Francisco and Seattle Comedy Competitions. He's been seen on Live at Gotham. He's got a new CD out called Smell the Thunder available on iTunes. We'll talk about winning those competitions, stock picking, and how Metta World Peace bumped him off Lopez Tonight. Patrick Keane has been on the Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Comics Unleashed. We'll discuss Gene Wilder, comedy in Japan and the improv scene in LA. Follow the show on Twitter @standupchronic. If you like the show, please leave a rating or review in iTunes. | 1/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 131 - Joe DeRosa | Episode 131 - Joe DeRosa - Joe can be heard on the Opie and Anthony Show and seen on Fox News Channel's Red Eye. This week we discuss directing, Bill Burr, and Bonnaroo. If you like the show, please leave a rating or feedback in iTunes. You can follow the show on twitter @standupchronic. | 1/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 130 - Tommy Johnagin & Alex Stone | Episode 130 - Tommy Johnagin & Alex Stone - Tommy finished second on the most recent season of Last Comic Standing. You've seen him on Conan, Letterman, and Comedy Central. Alex has been named "Funniest Person in Cincinnati" and "Funniest Person in Columbus". He's got his own web series called "The I'm So Bored Show". This week we discuss Tommy's time on TV, how Bob Saget may have saved his life, and the comedy scene in Ohio. You can follow the show on Twitter @standupchronic. If you like the show, please leave a rating or feedback in iTunes. | 1/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 129 - Nick Griffin & Jeff Bodart | Episode 129 - Nick Griffin & Jeff Bodart - Nick has been on Comedy Central, Conan, Letterman, and Craig Ferguson. Jeff has been heard on Bob and Tom and has a new podcast called Sticky Candy. We talk about the Comedy Cellar, quitting comedy, and his recent appearance on Craig Ferguson. If you like the show, please leave a rating or feedback in iTunes. | 1/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 128 - Nick Vatterott | Episode 128 - Nick Vatterott - Nick has appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Conan. We'll talk about his recent appearance on Conan and his time at Second City in Chicago. If you like the show, please leave a rating or feedback in iTunes. | 1/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 127 - Geoff Tate & Drift Roberts | Episode 127 - Geoff Tate & Drift Roberts - Geoff has been seen on Live at Gotham and heard on Doug Loves Movies. We discuss YouTube, the NBA, and the Walking Dead. Drift Roberts joins me to recap his Walking for Smile Train. | 12/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 126 - Caroline Rhea | Episode 126 - Caroline Rhea - We discuss her recent appearances on the Green Room with Paul Provenza and the final episode of Live with Regis and Kelly. We also talk about her upcoming projects, over analyzing comedy, and the Edinburgh Festival. If you like the show, please leave a rating or feedback in iTunes. | 12/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 125 - Brad Ellis | Episode 125 - Brad Ellis - Kansas comic Brad Ellis is my guest this week. We talk about his time as a police officer, what led him to be a comic, and the difference between Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 124 - Chris “Boom Boom” Johnson | Episode 124 - Chris "Boom Boom" Johnson - My guest was a full-time comic for 13 years before settling down with a family and day job. He still hits the road from time to time and he was at the Jukebox this past Wednesday. We discuss his nickname, touring with Weird Al, and getting his start in Madison, Wisconsin. | 11/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 123 - Greg Warren & Matt Conty | Episode 123 - Greg Warren & Matt Conty - St. Louis comics Greg Warren and Matt Conty are my guests this week. Greg has been on the Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy Central Presents and has a new CD called One Star People. Matt has a new blog about fatherhood which can be found at wtfatherhood.com. We discuss sports talk radio and Greg's video One Star People. | 11/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 122 - Rich Pinder & Saad Ahmed | Episode 122 - Rich Pinder & Saad Ahmed - Rich is a New York stand-up and co-host of the Anti-Semantic Show. Saad plays colleges and comedy clubs throughout the Midwest. With Rich, we talk about the podcast and the New York comedy scene. With Saad, we talk about being Muslim in Central Illinois and living in LA for 6 months. | 11/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 121 - Walt Willey | Episode 121 - Walt Willey - My guest this week has played Jackson Montgomery on ABC's All My Children for nearly 25 years. He has also been a stand-up comic for nearly 20 years. We talk about his days at Southern Illinois University, his time on All My Children and more with special guest interviewer Billi Casey. | 11/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 120 - Jerrod Carmichael & Ben Moore | Episode 120 - Jerrod Carmichael & Ben Moore - We talk about "the act", starting out in LA, and we come up with a billion dollar idea. | 10/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 119 - Marge Tackes & Susan Smith - The Untamed Shrews | Episode 119 - Marge Tackes & Susan Smith - The Untamed Shrews - We talk about crowd work, why dick jokes don't age, and I get a good piece of advice. | 10/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 118 - Kevin Williams & Ted Denson | Episode 118 - Kevin Williams & Ted Denson - Kevin Williams has been seen on BET's Comic View and heard on Bob and Tom. Ted is a Midwest comic who plays clubs throughout the Midwest. With Kevin, we'll discuss P90X, Floyd Mayweather, and different types of writing. With Ted, we'll talk about this Cerebral Palsy and how he came to laugh about it. | 10/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 117 - Chris Schlichting | Episode 117 - Chris Schlichting - Aliens. Mothmen. Wrestlers. Ralph Macchio. Chris plays comedy clubs all throughout the Midwest. Check out his website - schlickcomedy.com | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 116 - Dan Chopin & Friends | Episode 116 - Dan Chopin & Friends - I take the show on the road this week to Mason City Limits where I sit down with Dan Chopin. "Dr. Gonzo" John Means and Chris Speyrer join Dan and I in the conversation. We talk about 80's comedy and leaving comedy. Dan has been on Showtime, Comedy Central, MTV, and A&E. | 9/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 115 - Drew Hastings | Episode 115 - Drew Hastings - I talk politics and polo with my guest Drew Hastings this week. Drew has been on The Tonight Show and Comedy Central. He's currently running for mayor of Hillsboro, Ohio. We'll discuss his first foray into the political arena. We'll wrap things up with a discussion of his past polo playing days. | 9/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 114 - Joe Roderick & Collin Bullock | Episode 114 - Joe Roderick & Collin Bullock - Joe Roderick is the winner of the 10th Annual Jukebox Comedy Competition. Collin is a Chicago comic who hosts the Awkward Moments podcast. | 9/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 113 - Greg Hahn, Chris Speyrer and Special Guests | Episode 113 - Greg Hahn, Chris Speyrer, and Special Guests - We discuss popcorn, death, and aliens this week on the show. Greg has been on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central and Bob and Tom. Chris runs one of the smallest comedy clubs in the country Mason City Limits. When he's not running the club, he's playing comedy clubs across the country. | 8/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 112 - Clinton Jackson & Brian Hicks | Episode 112 - Clinton Jackson & Brian Hicks - This week I sit down with Clinton Jackson and Brian Hicks to discuss how comedians retire, why comics are asked when they went clean, and corporate shows. Clinton Jackson has appeared in his own Comedy Central Presents and on the Late, Late Show. Brian is a Chicago comic who works clubs throughout the Midwest. | 8/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 111 - “Dr Gonzo” John Means | Episode 111 - "Dr. Gonzo" John Means - My guest this week was a comic for over 20 years until he left to become an English teacher and open his own restaurant in his hometown of Mason City, Illinois. Now "Dr. Gonzo" John means is returning to the stage. We'll discuss his time in San Francisco, how he was personally impacted by the 1989 Bay Area earthquake, and we'll have stories starring Kenny Loggins and Willie Mays. | 8/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 110 - Sean Rouse | Episode 110 - Sean Rouse - It's fight talk with Sean Rouse this week. We talk real fights, fake fights, getting into and watching fights. Sean has been seen on Down and Dirty with Jim Norton and he was part of the Insomniac Tour with Dave Attell. | 7/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 109 - Andy Woodhull | Episode 109 - Andy Woodhull - It's Midwest comedy talk this week with Andy Woodhull. Andy has performed at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He's also been seen on Live at Gotham on Comedy Central. | 7/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 108 - Jeremy Essig | Episode 108 - Jeremy Essig - Jeremy Essig sits down with me this week to discuss getting a master's degree as a non-traditional student, the underrated St. Louis comedy scene, and the new DC Universe starting in September. | 7/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 107 - Ken Schultz | Episode 107 - Ken Schultz - My guest this week is New York comedian Ken Schultz. We discuss old school comedy, baseball, and what happens when another entertainer has your name. | 7/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 106 - Drift Roberts, Billi Casey & Josh Blue | Episode 106 - Drift Roberts, Billi Casey, and Josh Blue - I sit down with Drift Roberts and Billi Casey this week. Drift and Billi are two Central Illinois comics. They started at the Jukebox Comedy Club in Peoria and are now branching out to other clubs and venues throughout the Midwest. We discuss age and comedy, hitchhiking to Chicago, and much, much more. The second half of the show is a short interview I did with Last Comic Standing winner Josh Blue. We talk about winning Last Comic Standing, speaking engagements, and soccer. | 6/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 105 - John Evans & Emily Galati | Episode 105 - John Evans & Emily Galati - It's the pancakes and thrift stores edition of the Stand-Up Chronicles this week with John Evans and Emily Galati. John has been seen on Last Comic Standing, heard on Bob and Tom, and opened for George Carlin. Emily is a Chicago comic who was named one of the Best of the Midwest at the Iowa Comedy Festival. | 6/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 104 - Tammy Pescatelli | Episode 104 - Tammy Pescatelli - Tammy Pescatelli joins me on the show this week to discuss her influences, her new reality show, and Wonder Woman. Tammy has been seen on The Tonight Show and Last Comic Standing. She also has her own reality show on WE TV called "A Stand-Up Mother". | 6/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 103 - Nikki Glaser | Episode 103 - Nikki Glaser - Nikki Glaser has been on The Tonight Show and Last Comic Standing. You can hear her on the podcast You Had To Be There. We'll talk about that podcast, being an English teacher, fainting on stage and having to follow a very famous comedian. | 5/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 102 - Dwight Slade | Episode 102 - Dwight Slade - Dwight Slade has been seen on Premium Blend and heard on Bob and Tom. He's got a new DVD out called Right and Raunch. He's also in the documentary American: The Bill Hicks story. We'll talk about why he didn't want to participate in the documentary at first, living in an RV with his family while he toured, and his writing process. | 5/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 101 - Chelsea Peretti | Episode 101 - Chelsea Peretti - Chelsea Peretti has been seen on Louie and The Sarah Silverman Program. She's also a writer for Parks and Rec. We'll discuss playing clubs in the Midwest, working with Jonathan Winters, and writing for Parks and Rec. | 5/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 100 - Greg Behrendt | Episode 100 - Greg Behrendt - Greg Behrendt is my guest for the 100th episode of the podcast. He was just on John Oliver's Stand-Up New York, he's the co-host of the podcast Walking the Room, and he's the co-author of He's Just Not That Into You. We talk podcasts, Oprah, and the San Francisco comedy scene. | 5/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 99 - Dan Cummins | Episode 99 - Dan Cummins - He's been seen on Conan, Last Comic Standing, and The Late, Late Show. He also has his own Comedy Central special, "Crazy With A Capital F." This week we discuss Gonzaga, computer science, therapy, and how to get off an island after you've bombed. | 4/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 98 - Dave Nelson | Episode 98 - Dave Nelson - Dave hosts the podcast Comedy A Go Go. He's also a stand-up comic out of Missouri. This week we discuss coaching a college debate team, podcasts, and visiting Hungray. | 4/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 97 - Brent Terhune | Episode 97 - Brent Terhune - Indianapolis comic Brent Terhune is my guest this week. He can be heard on the Interweb Podshow and he can be seen on The Matt Clemens Show on YouTube. We discuss interning for Bob and Tom, whether it's better to listen to stand-up or watch it on TV, and the creation of his podcast. | 4/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 96 - Mike Bobbitt | Episode 96 - Mike Bobbitt - Mike can be heard on SiriusXM satellite radio. Mike also has a CD out called "Mikey Pooh". He just shot a sitcom pilot called "Deadpan". We discuss featuring for Marc Maron, nerd stuff, and the Detroit comedy scene. | 4/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 95 - Dan Tessitore | Episode 95 - Dan Tessitore - Dan has played clubs, colleges, and bars all over the Midwest. He's worked with Tom Simmons, Larry Reeb, and Drew Hastings. | 4/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 94 - Tom Simmons | Episode 94 - Tom Simmons - My guest this week is the winner of the 2009 San Francisco Comedy Competition Tom Simmons. Tom can be heard on Bob and Tom and SiriusXM. He's got a new CD out called Keep Up which you can download through iTunes. This week we talk about making the Federal Reserve funny, booking a comedy festival, and we analyze his set list. | 3/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 93 - Jimmy Pardo & Matt Fugate | Episode 93 - Jimmy Pardo & Matt Fugate - Jimmy Pardo and Matt Fugate join me on the show this week. Jimmy can be heard each week on his award-winning podcast Never Not Funny. Jimmy has also been on The Tonight Show and he's a Bob and Tom All-Star. Matt can be heard on Sirius Satellite Radio. He's also appeared on Bob and Tom. We talk about The Bozo Show, the new Conan show, and comedians who've come out of Minneapolis. | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 92 - Brendon Walsh | Episode 92 - Brendon Walsh - We talk about the Austin comedy scene, working with Doug Stanhope, and his early days emceeing. Brendon has been on Conan, Premium Blend, and Last Comic Standing. | 3/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 91 - Rex Havens | Episode 91 - Rex Havens - Rex has been on Comedy Central and Showtime. He's also been heard on Bob and Tom. Rex was a corporate lawyer and making a six-figure income for 14 years before quitting to pursue a career in comedy. We'll talk about how he came to that decisions and the emotions behind it this week on the show. | 2/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 90 - Matt Holt | Episode 90 - Matt Holt - Matt's got a brand new CD out called "I'm in Show Business!". You can find it on iTunes. Matt is also on the Interweb Podshow podcast. We talk about his favorite comics to work with, putting together his new CD, and Bruce Springsteen. | 2/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 89 - April Macie | Episode 89 - April Macie - April Macie has appeared on Howard Stern and Last Comic Standing. She can also be seen in the comedy documentary I Am Comic. We discuss her appearance on Howard Stern. We talk Twitter and getting paid to do comedy. | 2/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 88 - Jeff Oskay & Special Guests | Episode 88 - Jeff Oskay & Special Guests - It's the strangest episode we've ever done. Jeff Oskay and special guests join me to discuss the Indianapolis comedy scene, quitting comedy, and getting too personal. Jeff has been heard on Bob and Tom and the Interweb Podshow. He can also be seen on The Matt Clemens Show on YouTube. The interview portion is completely unedited. | 2/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 87 - Brett Erickson | Episode 87 - Brett Erickson - Brett Erickson returns to the Stand-Up Chronicles this week. He's worked with Doug Stanhope and Dave Attell. He's also one of the Unbookable comics. This week we discuss the media business, his favorite comedy shows, and we find out who is the king of the douche bags. | 1/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 86 - Jeff Caldwell | Episode 86 - Jeff Caldwell - Jeff Caldwell returns to the show this week. You've seen him on Letterman, Ferguson and Live at Gotham on Comedy Central. We talk about Bill Hicks, comparing his Letterman appearances, and the Padres. | 1/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 85 - The Amazing Kreskin | Episode 85 - The Amazing Kreskin - We discuss his early work in therapy and psychology, his influences, performing in Saudi Arabia, and thinking in color. Kreskin was the inspiration for the 2009 movie "The Great Buck Howard" starring Colin Hanks and John Malkovich. He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Letterman, Conan, and Fallon. | 1/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 84 - Chris Schlichting | Episode 84 - Chris Schlichting - Chris Schlichting returns to the show this week to discuss teaching high school speech, negotiating the cost of comedy, and Teddy Ruxpin. Chris plays comedy clubs all throughout the Midwest. He's featured for Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Rhea, and Tommy Johnagin. Check out his website - www.schlickcomedy.com | 1/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 83 - Jimmy Shubert | Episode 83 - Jimmy Shubert - Jimmy has been on Comedy Central Presents, ER, Entourage, and King of Queens. He's also been in several movies including Go, Coyote Ugly, and One Hour Photo. He's got a new DVD out called Alive & Kickin'. This week we discuss New Year's Eve shows, what he learned being a house emcee, and meeting Richard Pryor. | 1/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 82 - Henry Phillips | Episode 82 - Henry Phillips - Henry Phillips joins me this week to talk about his new movie Punching the Clown. We talk casting, editing, and getting people to see it. Here's more on Punching the Clown: Winner of the Audience Award at the Slamdance Film Festival, this uproarious and smart new comedy tells the story of Henry Phillips, a hapless modern day troubadour who grinds his way through the heartland, living out of his car and singing his twisted satirical songs to anyone who will listen. After a booking mishap involving a Christian fundraiser, he decides he's hit rock bottom. Seeking to shake things up, he moves to L.A. where his luck changes overnight. Thanks less to his inept manager than to a wild case of mistaken identity, he falls backwards into a string of packed gigs, a record deal and even the promise of love. But he who lives by the whimsy of show business dies by it, and reality hits him like a fist in the face: an innocent miscommunication over a bagel brands him a neo-Nazi in the world of tabloid journalism. Luckily, somewhere between rock bottom and nowhere lies the perfect terrain for his dark and hilarious songs. You can purchase the movie through Amazon. | 12/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 81 - Kevin Williams & Pauly Shore | Episode 81 - Kevin Williams & Pauly Shore - Kevin Williams has been seen on BET's Comic View and heard on Bob and Tom. We discuss bad shows, odd jobs, and writing screenplays. Pauly Shore is my second guest. We've got a really short interview with him. We talk about partying with Sam Kinison and the Comedy Store in the 70's. | 12/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 80 - Steve Simeone | Episode 80 - Steve Simeone - This week I talk about Philadelphia comedians and the comedy scene there with my guest Steve Simeone. We also talk about 80's pro wrestling and we get interrupted by some surprise guests. Steve's performed for the troops on four continents. He's also been heard on Bob and Tom and can be seen at the Comedy Store in LA. | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 79 - Dale Jones & Chris Williamson | Episode 79 - Dale Jones & Chris Williamson - Dale and Chris join me this Thanksgiving weekend to talking bombing, performing sick, and teaching comedy to kids. Dale has been seen on Last Comic Standing and heard on Bob and Tom. Chris is just getting back into comedy after spending the last several years teaching and performing in the theater. Chris is now featuring at clubs across the country. | 11/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 78 - Brian Hicks & “Chinaman” Mark Britten | Episode 78 - Brian Hicks & "Chinaman" Mark Britten - Chicago comic Brian Hicks has been on Comedy Central and heard on Bob & Tom. We discuss corporate shows, bad weather and the economy of comedy. Mark and I talk about his relationship with Dimebag Darrell, Texas comedians, and music. | 11/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 77 - Chris Speyrer | Episode 77 - Chris Speyrer - The Stand-Up Chronicles is on location this week in Mason City, IL. I'm talking to comedian and comedy club owner Chris Speyrer. Chris has been a comedian since 1989 and comedy club owner since 2006. We discuss opening a comedy club in a small town, his time on the road and the worst weather he's had to drive through. | 11/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 76 - Bobcat Goldthwait | Episode 76 - Bobcat Goldthwait - Bobcat Goldthwait returns to the show this week. We discuss his movie World's Greatest Dad, giving a commencement speech at his daughter's college, and why quitting isn't necessarily a bad thing. | 10/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 75 - Costaki Economopoulos & Matt Conty | Episode 75 - Costaki Economopoulos & Matt Conty - I'm joined by Costaki Economopoulos and Matt Conty this week. Costaki can be heard on Bob and Tom delivering the Economonologue and you'll soon see him on an upcoming Showtime special. St. Louis comic Matt Conty has featured for Jake Johannsen and Greg Warren. We'll discuss the Edinburgh Festival and the comedy scene in Costa Rica. | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 74 - Johnny Beehner | Episode 74 - Johnny Beehner - Johnny Beehner has been seen on Last Comic Standing and heard on Bob and Tom. He joins me this week to discuss his recent marriage, his upcoming move to Nashville, and getting booed off stage. | 9/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 73 - Jim Breuer | Episode 73 - Jim Breuer - Jim Breuer is my guest this week. He was on Saturday Night Live for four years. He co-starred with Dave Chappelle in Half Baked. More recently, he's had 2 one-hour Comedy Central stand-up specials and he's been touring colleges all across the country. In October, he has a new book coming out called I'm Not High (But I've Got a Lot of Crazy Stories about Life as a Goat Boy, a Dad, and a Spiritual Warrior). We discuss his SNL audition, his new book, and the beginnings of his stand-up career. | 9/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 72 - Brandt Tobler | Episode 72 - Brandt Tobler - Las Vegas comic Brandt Tobler joins me on the show this week. He's got a new CD on iTunes called Token White Boy. We talk about getting your CD on iTunes, the difficulties of the Las Vegas comedy scene and putting on comedy shows in your own backyard. | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 71 - Nikki Glaser | Episode 71 - Nikki Glaser - She's been seen on The Tonight Show and Last Comic Standing. She was also featured in the documentary I Am Comic. We'll talk about her appearance in that documentary. We'll also discuss open mic cliques and her upcoming move to New York. | 8/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 70 - Troy Davis | Episode 70 - Troy Davis - Troy Davis is my guest this week. You've heard him on Bob and Tom. We discuss clean comedy, the masonry business, and what happens when your daughter goes into comedy. | 8/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 69 - Roy Wood Jr. | Episode 69 - Roy Wood Jr. - Roy Wood Jr. is my guest this week. He just finished third in Last Comic Standing. We conducted this interview two days before the finale. We'll find out what he was thinking about going into the finale, what he thinks about before heading out on stage before a national TV audience, and what young comics ask him about. | 8/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 68 - Greg Warren | Episode 68 - Greg Warren - Greg Warren is my guest this week. He's been heard on Bob and Tom and seen on Comedy Central Presents. We talk favorite cities versus favorite clubs, why you shouldn't quit comedy early on, and how to make it easier to listen to your sets. | 8/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 67 - Kevin Pollak | Episode 67 - Kevin Pollak - Kevin Pollak joins me this week to discuss his Chat Show, monetizing podcasts, and Comic Con. Kevin's got a brand new one-hour Showtime special called, "Kevin Pollak: The Littlest Suspect." He's also got a new web series called, "Vamped Out." | 7/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 66 - Sean Kent | Episode 66 - Sean Kent - We talk twitter and political comedy with Sean Kent this week. Sean just won the 30th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition. He's appeared on Showtime's "Green Collar Comedy Special" and "Last Comic Standing". You've also heard him on Bob and Tom. | 7/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 65 - Steve Byrne | Episode 65 - Steve Byrne - Steve Byrne sits down with me this week to discuss his new Comedy Central special "The Byrne Identity". It premieres Sunday, July 25 at 10:00 on Comedy Central. We'll talk about the difficulties of putting together a second hour-long special. We'll also talk about performing before musical acts and his documentary "13 or Bust". | 7/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 64 - James Johann | Episode 64 - James Johann - He's been on CMT, The Late, Late Show, and he's worked with Larry the Cable Guy and Jeff Foxworthy. We'll talk about the difficulties of returning to the road after playing theaters, performing on a 4th of July weekend, and how his daughter has impacted his comedy. | 7/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 63 - Jason Russell | pisode 63 - Jason Russell - Jason Russell is my guest this week. Jason's been doing comedy over 20 years. We'll discuss Richard Pryor, comedy and the economy, and why one person can ruin an otherwise good show. | 7/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 62 - Mary Mack, Brent Smalley & Alan Perry | Episode 62 - Mary Mack, Brent Smalley, and Alan Perry - It's our first episode with three guests. Mary Mack has been heard on "Bob and Tom" and seen on "Last Comic Standing" and "Live at Gotham". We'll talk about her time as a teacher, her music background, and the comedy scene in Nashville. Brent Smalley is based out of Indianapolis. He's making the transition into paid feature work. We'll find out how he's getting those gigs. Alan Perry also sits in on our conversation. He's been setting up comedy shows in Springfield, IL. We'll find out how that's going. | 6/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 61 - Caroline Rhea | Episode 61 - Caroline Rhea - Caroline Rhea sits down with me this week to discuss her time on "Curb Your Enthusiasm", why having a baby makes you lose your memory and the advice she got from David Letterman. Caroline hosted her own daytime talk show, acted in over 140 episodes of "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" and does a voice on the hit animated show "Phineas and Ferb". | 6/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 60 - Anthony Jeselnik | Episode 60 - Anthony Jeselnik - Anthony Jeselnik is my guest this week. He's been seen on Down and Dirty with Jim Norton and Comedy Central. In fact, he was named one of Comedy Central's Breakout Comedians of 2009. He also wrote for the first year of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. We'll talking about writing for a late-night talk show and the development of his on-stage persona. | 6/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 59 - Graham Elwood | Episode 59 - Graham Elwood - My guest for this Memorial Day weekend episode is Graham Elwood. It's an appropriate show for the Memorial Day holiday because we talk about performing for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. We also talk about old head shots, why the Midwest turns out so many comics, and much more. Graham just released a CD late last year called "The Comedian's Got A Boo Boo." He also has a DVD out called "Live From Afghanistan". Graham has been seen on "The Sarah Silverman Show" and has recently been touring with Doug Benson. | 5/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 58 - Justin Halpern | Episode 58 - Justin Halpern - My guest this week is Justin Halpern. He launched the twitter account S**t My Dad Says and now he has 1.3 million followers, a New York Times best-selling book, and a new show on CBS this fall starring William Shatner. Justin is the founding editor of the comedy website HolyTaco.com and a senior writer at Maxim.com. We'll talk about putting the TV pilot together, the difference between writing the book and the show, and we talk about San Diego. | 5/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 57 - Paul Provenza | Episode 57 - Paul Provenza - Author Paul Provenza joins us this week to discuss his new book Satiristas. Satiristas is a collection of conversations and pictures of comedians like Stephen Colbert, Doug Stanhope, Conan O'Brien, Robert Klein, and Bob Odenkirk. We'll talk about generational differences between comics, why comedy should be taught as an art form in college, and whether or not stand-up is an art or a sport. Satiristas is in stores now. | 5/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 56 - Jimmy Pardo | Episode 56 - Jimmy Pardo - My guest this week is Jimmy Pardo. He's the host of the award-winning podcast Never Not Funny. You also know him from "The Tonight Show" and Bob and Tom. We discuss his early 90's headshot still hanging in the Jukebox Comedy Club, his comedic influences and his time spent in the music industry. | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 55 - Chad Daniels | Episode 55 - Chad Daniels - Chad has been on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Comedy Central Presents. We'll discuss his appearance on the Tonight Show. We'll also chat about dealing with hecklers both on and off stage. | 4/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 54 - Lynn Shawcroft | Episode 54 - Lynn Shawcroft - She started her comedy career as a waitress in a comedy club in Canada. Lynn was also married to comedian Mitch Hedberg. Currently, she is part of The Unbookables. We talk about how she got her start, we tell a few Mitch stories, and we find out why she's been watching so many documentaries lately. | 4/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 53 - Matt Kirshen & Jamey Stone | Episode 53 - Matt Kirshen & Jamey Stone - Matt Kirshen and Jamey Stone join me on the show this week. Matt has appeared on Last Comic Standing. Punchline Magazine named his CD, "I Guess We'll Never Know," one of the Top 10 Comedy CD's of 2009. Matt Kirshen comes to the show all the way from London. We discuss the London comedy scene, why some BBC shows only last 12 episodes, and his radio show Bigipedia. Jamey Stone has performed at comedy clubs and night clubs all across the country and he's appeared at the San Francisco comedy competition. | 4/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 52 - Jackie Kashian | Episode 52 - Jackie Kashian - Comedian Jackie Kashian is on the show this week. She started her comedy career heckling Sam Kinison. We'll hear that story. We'll also talk to her about her Last Comic Standing experience, playing casinos, and her podcast "The Dork Forest". | 3/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 51 - Maria Bamford | Episode 51 - Maria Bamford - Maria had a busy year since we last talked to her. She starred in a series of Target television commercials. She has been on "The Sarah Silverman Show" and her CD, "Unwanted Thought Syndrome", was critically acclaimed. We talk about that and much more this week on show. | 3/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 50 - Dan Telfer | Episode 50 - Dan Telfer - Dan Telfer joins me this week on the 50th episode of The Stand-Up Chronicles. Dan has opened for Maria Bamford, Paul F. Tompkins, and Todd Barry. In May, he's going to headline the Lakeshore Theater in Chicago. We talk to Dan about teaching stand-up classes at Second City, how losing your day job can impact your comedy career, and we continue our discussion about comedians and comic books. | 3/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 49 - Brian Posehn | Episode 49 - Brian Posehn - Brian Posehn joins us on the show this week to discuss writing for Mr. Show and his fellow Comedians of Comedy. Brian can currently been seen on The Sarah Silverman Show on Comedy Central. Brian's new CD "Fart and Weiner Jokes" comes out this spring. | 2/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 48 - Mike Thomas | Episode 48 - Mike Thomas - Author Mike Thomas joins us on the show this week to talk about his new book, "The Second City Unscripted". It's an oral history of the 50-year-old comedy theater. Mike interviews everyone from Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert to Alan Arkin and Robert Klein about their Second City experiences. We talk about actor and director Del Close, the differences between Second City Chicago and Second City Toronto, and SCTV. | 2/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 47 - John Roy & Ben Moore | Episode 47 - John Roy & Ben Moore - John has been seen on The Very Funny Show on TBS, The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and The Tonight Show. We talk about the day after winning a reality show. He won Star Search in 2003. We also talk about performing for the World Bank and why stand-up is a niche art. Ben Moore is from Bloomington, Indiana and this is his first time featuring at the Jukebox Comedy Club. We discuss the differences between performing at your home club and at a club on the road. | 2/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 46 - Henry Phillips | Episode 46 - Henry Phillips - Henry Phillips is back. He's our first return guest. Last time we talked to Henry his movie "Punching the Clown" was just opening up at film festivals. This time we talk about those screenings, travel, and why you shouldn't judge a crowd before a show. Henry Phillips has performed on Comedy Central, ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ and NBC’s ‘Late Friday’. He can also be heard regularly on the Bob & Tom Show. | 2/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 45 - Trey Mowder | Episode 45 - Trey Mowder - Chicago comic Trey Mowder is out guest this week. We talk to Trey about the Chicago comedy scene, setting up your own comedy room, and the differences between the stand-up community and the improv community in Chicago. | 1/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 44- Lynne Koplitz | Episode 44 - Lynne Koplitz - Our guest this week is Lynne Koplitz, who's been on the Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson and the IFC series Z Rock. We talk about her time with Joan Rivers and compare stand-up to boxing. We also have more Dave Attell versus hecklers stories. | 1/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 43 - Lord Carrett & Jim Tews | Episode 43 - Lord Carrett & Jim Tews - Lord has been heard on Bob and Tom and seen on Showtime. Jim has performed at the Boston Comedy Festival and starred in his own web series, "The Opener." We'll talk about traveling in bad weather, how your looks can impact your comedy, and growing up in a bar. | 1/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 42 - Dan Tessitore | Episode 42 - Dan Tessitore - Dan Tessitore is our guest this week. He plays colleges, bars, and comedy clubs all throughout the Midwest. During the day, Dan is a college professor at Eastern Illinois University. We talk about being a college teacher, his professor ratings, and setting up your own comedy shows. | 12/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 41 - Michael Kosta | Episode 41 - Michael Kosta - Michael Kosta joins us on the show this week. You've seen him on Comedy Central and Showtime. You've also heard him on Bob and Tom. He's a former professional tennis player and we talk about the transition from tennis to comedy. We also talk about the number one rule in comedy and his comedic influences. | 12/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 40 - Tommy Johnagin | Episode 40 - Tommy Johnagin - Tommy Johnagin joins us on the show this week. He's been on The Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents, and he's a regular on Bob and Tom. We discuss dropping out of college to pursue comedy, advice from Mike Birbiglia, and why hard work pays off. | 12/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 39 - Chris Schlichting | Episode 39 - Chris Schlichting - Chris Schlichting is our guest this week. He's played colleges and comedy clubs all across the country. In the first half of the interview, we talk about being a teacher and a new dad and how that impacts his comedy. In the second half of the interview, we talk about Teen Wolf, pro wrestling, and Paranormal Activity. | 12/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 38 - Tom Simmons | Episode 38 - Tom Simmons - Tom Simmons, winner of the 2009 San Francisco Comedy Competition, joins us this week. He's also appeared at Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham". We discuss winning the comedy competition, the difference between performing in Iraq and Afghanistan, and why it's important to write everyday. | 11/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 37 - Heywood Banks | Episode 37 - Heywood Banks - Heywood Banks is on the show this week. He's been on "HBO's Young Comedians Special", "Bob and Tom", and he's had one of his songs sung on American Idol. We talk about an incident that happened on stage this past weekend that hasn't happened in his 30 years of doing comedy. | 11/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 36 - Greg Lausch | Episode 36 - Greg Lausch - It's the Halloween edition of The Stand-Up Chronicles with our guest Greg Lausch. In honor of Halloween, we talk comedy horror stories, rituals, superstitions, and Bruce Springsteen (even though he has nothing to do with Halloween). Greg is a nationally touring stand-up comedian. He's performed at comedy clubs, colleges, bars, frat houses, living rooms, hotels, restaurants, and probably every bowling alley with a liquor license in the continental United States. | 11/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 35 - Mike Armstrong | Episode 35 - Mike Armstrong - You've heard and seen him on "Bob and Tom", HBO, Comedy Central, CMT, and BET. He's a former police officer. We talk about transitioning from being a full-time cop to a full-time comic. We also talk about the business side of comedy and why he's never been scared on stage. | 10/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 34 - Dan Conlin | Episode 34 - Dan Conlin - Our guest this week is Dan Conlin, the owner of the Jukebox Comedy Club. The Jukebox has been open for nearly 20 years and Dan has run the club for nearly 10 years. We discuss his career in radio, what he looks for when booking headliner and feature comics, and he tells the tale of the time he got into a fist fight with a customer. | 10/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 33 - Tim Bedore | Episode 33 - Tim Bedore - Tim Bedore joins us on this week to discuss working in radio, moving out of LA, and discovering animal conspiracies. You've heard Tim on "Bob and Tom" and NPR and you've seen him on HBO, Comedy Central and NBC. | 10/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 32 - Costaki Economopoulos | Episode 32 - Costaki Economopoulos - You know Costaki from his weekly Economonologue segment on "Bob and Tom". He's also performed at the Montreal Comedy Festival. We talk about poker, writing the Economonologue segment for "Bob and Tom", and balancing hobbies and babies. | 10/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 31 - Tom Segura | Episode 31 - Tom Segura - Tom Segura joins us this week to discuss luck in comedy, the difficulties of starting your comedy career in LA, and finding feature work. Tom has been on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham" and can be seen in the short film "Cutman". You can see "Cutman" at atom.com. | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 30 - Jake Johannsen | Episode 30 - Jake Johannsen - Jake joins us this week to talk about being on the "Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and "Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist". We also talk about his writing process and the strangest places he's ever done comedy. | 9/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 29 - Dale Jones | Episode 29 - Dale Jones - You've seen him on "Last Comic Standing" and heard him on "Bob and Tom". He just performed at the Just for Laughs Festival in Chicago. He joins us this week to discuss starting his comedy career in Nashville, his comedy influences, and his experience on "Last Comic Standing". | 9/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 28 - Robert Hawkins | Episode 28 - Robert Hawkins - Robert was a writer and actor on "Titus" and he's had his own Comedy Central Presents. We talk about comedian head shots, writing for "Titus", and getting started. | 8/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 27 - Greg Morton | Episode 27 - Greg Morton - Comedian Greg Morton has been seen on Bob and Tom and Comedy Central. His song "Obama Man" has over 3 million hits on YouTube. We talk about his former career in animation, his time at Second City in Toronto, and we get a little nerdy at the end with video game talk. | 8/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 26 - Reno Collier | Episode 26 - Reno Collier - Reno hosts "Great American Road Trip" on NBC. Reno is also part of the next generation of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and he's had his own Comedy Central Presents. We talk about hosting a reality show, his days as a teacher, and how to handle hecklers if you're a politician. | 8/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 25 - J. Scott Homan & Matt Holt | Episode 25 - J. Scott Homan & Matt Holt - From HBO, Showtime, and Comedy Central, J. Scott Homan joins us. And you've heard him on Bob and Tom, he's from Indianapolis, comedian Matt Holt is on the show. We talk about the importance of a good emcee and we've got lots of stories from the road. | 8/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 24 - Drew Hastings | Episode 24 - Drew Hastings - Drew has been on "The Tonight Show," he's a regular on Bob and Tom, and he has a 1-hour Comedy Central special called, "Drew Hastings: Irked & Miffed." We discuss starting a comedy career after age 30, working with Bob Odenkirk, and the differences between a stand-up show and a one-man show. | 7/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 23 - Dan Telfer | Episode 23 - Dan Telfer - He's worked with Maria Bamford and Paul F. Tompkins. He just made his first appearance on Bob and Tom and he's teaching Second City's first ever stand-up comedy class. We talk about teaching that class plus lots of nerd stuff like video games, comics, and time travel. | 7/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 22 - Tim Wilson | Episode 22 - Tim Wilson - You've seen him on "The Tonight Show" and CMT and heard him on Bob and Tom. He's sold over 500,000 comedy albums. In the first part of the interview, we talk about Tim's comedy career. In the second part of the interview, we talk about Tim's new book about serial killer Ted Bundy called "Happy New Year - Ted". | 6/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 21 - Greg Hahn | Episode 21 - Greg Hahn - You've seen him on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", Comedy Central, and heard him on Bob and Tom. We talk about how his goals have changed over the years, working with Louis CK, and how the military helps his comedy. | 6/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 20 - Tom Mabe | Episode 20 - Tom Mabe - Tom joins us this week to talk about prank calls, his first prank, and why come to Peoria when you've got your own TV show. Tom is the host of "Mabe in America" on CMT and can be heard regularly on the Bob and Tom show. | 6/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 19 - Pat Dixon & Carmen Lynch | Episode 19 - Pat Dixon & Carmen Lynch - You know Pat from "Comedy Central Presents" and "Bob and Tom" and you've seen Carmen on "Premium Blend". We talk about auditioning and performing at comedy festivals, the big changes in late night television, and the strangest places they've had to perform. | 6/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 18 - Dan St. Paul | Episode 18 - Dan St. Paul - You know him from Bob and Tom and the first baseball game bit. We talk about how he wrote that bit, doing corporate comedy, and opening for musical acts. | 5/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 17 - Paul and Storm | Episode 17 - Paul and Storm - Paul Sabourin and Greg "Storm" DiCostanzo have been writing and performing original funny music together for a long, long time.Millions are familiar with Paul and Storm and their material from the years they spent as one-half of the widely acclaimed a cappella band Da Vinci's Notebook. Bravely picking up instruments in 2004, Paul and Storm continue to write original material as they continue to appear in clubs and at major festivals across the country. We discuss the balance between comedy and marketing, recording a Rifftrax, and nerd stuff. | 5/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 16 - Untamed Shrews | Episode 16 - Untamed Shrews - We have our first comedy duo on the show this week. Marge Tackes and Susan Smith make up the Untamed Shrews. With Marge, we talk about her hatred of cell phones interrupting comedy shows. With Susan, we talk about her experiences working at Disney and as a pro wrestler. We also discuss driving through a tornado to get to a comedy show. | 5/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 15 - Brett Erickson | Episode 15 - Brett Erickson - He's one of the Unbookable comics. We talk to him about that and what that means. We discuss working with Doug Stanhope and Dave Attell. We also have the story of what happens when the feature act has to been taken from the comedy club by ambulance on Friday and Saturday night. Brett was the emcee for that show. We'll get his take on that incident. Check out Brett's website - www.bretterickson.com | 5/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 14 - Dwight Slade | Episode 14 - Dwight Slade - Very special episode of The Stand-Up Chronicles this week recorded live in front of an open mic audience. Our guest, winner of the 2008 Boston Comedy Festival, Dwight Slade. We discuss growing up with Bill Hicks, auditioning for comedy festivals, and watching Richard Pryor put together a one-hour comedy special. We also have a rare audio clip of Sam Kinison doing weather on the local news in Peoria. | 5/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 13 - Nick Griffin | Episode 13 - Nick Griffin - You've seen Nick on "The Late Show with David Letterman" and heard him on "Bob and Tom." We talk about the differences between the New York and LA comedy scenes, the best comedy show he's ever seen, and how the economy is helping or hindering comedy club shows. Check out Nick's website: www.nickgriffin.net | 4/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 12 - Patti Vasquez Part 2 | Episode 12 - Patti Vasquez Part 2 - In the second part of our conversation with Patti, we discuss the differences between doing a one-woman show and headlining a stand-up show, working with Lewis Black, and what she likes most and least about comedy right now. | 4/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 11 - Patti Vasquez Part 1 | Episode 11 - Patti Vasquez Part 1 - Patti Vasquez is a Bob and Tom All-Star and the star of two one-woman shows, "Pregnant Party Girl: From Stoli's to Stirrups" and "Mamacita: Tales of a Diaper Diva". We talk about how to handle the crazy guy at the open mic, what to do when you're the emcee and the headliner is late, and dating your stand-up comedy class teacher. | 4/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 10 - Jeff Caldwell | Episode 10 - Jeff Caldwell - Jeff's been on "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "Live at Gotham". We talk about doing corporate shows, performing on St. Patrick's Day, and preparing to do a set on Letterman. | 3/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 9 - Bobcat Goldthwait & John Evans | Episode 9 - Bobcat Goldthwait & John Evans - Bobcat Goldwait is one of Comedy Central's Top 100 Comedians of All-Time. He's been in several Police Academy movies and is known for controversial talk show appearances. Recently, he has been spending time behind the camera. He directed "Jimmy Kimmel Live" for three years. He just wrote and directed one of Sundance Film Festival's most talked about movies. It's called "World's Greatest Dad" and stars Robin Williams. It'll be out this summer. We talk about starting his comedy career at age 15, directing for television versus directing for film, and his time with Nirvana. John Evans is our second guest. John started doing stand-up in 1996 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. with an Andy Rooney impression and a dream. 2007 proved to be a breakout year for John, with appearances on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham". In 2008, John was again featured on "Last Comic Standing", this time making it to the Las Vegas semi-finals. Today, John is a regular on the syndicated Bob and Tom radio show, and headlines comedy clubs all over the country. He performs regularly at the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, California. | 3/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 8 - Maria Bamford | Episode 8 - Maria Bamford - This week on the show, from "The Comedians of Comedy" and "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!", Maria Bamford. We discuss depression, suicide, therapy, working in an office, and comedy, too. Her new CD "Unwanted Thought Syndrome" comes out April 21st. | 3/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 7- Auggie Smith | Episode 7 - Auggie Smith - Auggie can be seen on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham" and be heard on "The Bob and Tom Show." We discuss the Montreal Comedy Festival, the worst place he's ever had to stay while working at a comedy club, and how the movie, "The Wrestler," relates to comedy. | 3/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 6 - Robert Schimmel Part 2 | Episode 6 - Robert Schimmel Part 2 - We discuss Richard Pryor, George Carlin, installing stereo equipment at Steve Martin's house, and worst gigs. | 2/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 5 - Robert Schimmel Part 1 | Episode 5 - Robert Schimmel Part 1 - Our guest this week, one of Comedy Central's Top 100 Stand-Up Comedians of all-time, Robert Schimmel. Robert and I talked for a long time so I'm breaking this interview up into several parts. In part one, we discuss moving his family to LA to start his stand-up career, learning comedy from Rodney Dangerfield, and producing a one-hour comedy special. | 2/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 4 - Greg Proops & Eric Nigg | Episode 4- Greg Proops & Eric Nigg - From Flight of the Conchords and Who's Line is it Anyway, Greg Proops, we compare improv and stand-up, conservative and liberal audiences, and whether stand-up is an art or a sport. Our second guest, from Comedy Central's Open Mic Fight, Eric Nigg, we talk about the Minneapolis comedy scene, tips on setting up your own comedy shows, and moving to Los Angeles. | 2/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode 3 - Pat Godwin | Ep. 3 - Pat Godwin - This week we talk to Pat Godwin about nerves, Last Comic Standing, and doing comedy on a bus full of kids. | 2/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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144 |
ExplicitEpisode 2 - Henry Phillips | In our second episode, I talk to Henry Phillips about his song writing process, his new movie, 'Punching the Clown', and dealing with radio DJ's. | 1/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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145 |
ExplicitEpisode 1 - Mike MacRae | In this episode, we interview stand-up comic Mike MacRae. We discuss what makes a good comedy club, how he got started, his first appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, and his writing process. | 1/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 145 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
I'm sorry, but....
I'm sorry but if you're going to do one of these you've got to go all the way and do it right. Most of the interviews are recorded at the night club that created the show to promote itself. It's a noisy environment which the host is constantly apologizing for. While it may be more convenient to record it at the club it's pretty insulting to the listening audience to expect them to put up with all the distracting noise. The solution seems pretty simple. Interview your guests at their hotel rooms earlier in the day. The content of the show is often interesting but the poor sound quality ruins it for me.
Very enjoyable
I'm really enjoying catching up with this podcast. I like the choice of comedians Adam talks to and the interviews are very fun and interesting. Keep up the good work!
Love this podcast!!
Adam gets inside the minds of these comics .. not a pretty place sometimes but always funny and entertaining! Please keep them coming!!! Happy holidays!
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