A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast

This one's for the boys. Talking about men's mental health, finding purpose, mid-term elections, and stand-up. At the 42 minute mark, you can listen to my set from the Woolen Mill Comedy Club in Bridgewater, Vermont.

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Shevaun Brannigan is a stand-up comedian, poet, and nonprofit professional in Philadelphia. She was selected for Philly’s Phunniest Best of Showcase in 2024 when she had been performing for less than a year. She placed second...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Today’s episode was recorded live at ‪@DropTent‬ studios with my guest, ‪@SteveRinaldi‬ South Philly born and raised, Steve Rinaldi is a 15-year-veteran in stand-up comedy. He studied at the prestigious Second City in Chicago...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Today’s guest is Cipha Sounds. Self-described as “Very Famous in New York,” Cipha Sounds is a prolific hip hop DJ, working with acts like Jay-Z, Lil’ Kim, Mos Def and Rihanna. Bronx born and raised Cipha is was a key figure i...

In this special episode, I’m sitting down with Matthew Keefer, author of Lone Cubs Genesis. This is his fourth book. It is available on measurelessoceans.com. You can pick up a live copy and meet the author on Saturday October 3rd at the Collingswood Book Festival in Collingswood, NJ. Matthew is social activist and speculative fiction writer. Using his platform iceisasnowflake.com to keep his fell...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves at this stage of their lives. Today my guest is Pops Leonard. Pops is a comedian, actor, producer and overall connector in the Philadelphia comedy scene and beyond. At ten years into his comedy career, Pops is recognized worldwide for his performances in...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives. Today my guest is Meredith Leigh. Meredith Leigh is a stand-up comedian and producer based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania who has quickly made a name for herself in the Northeast comedy scene and beyond. At three years into her ca...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives. Today my guest is Sylis P. Sylis P. is a Philadelphia-based stand-up comedian and producer. He is a stalwart in the scene, and amongst his other duties, he runs The Grape Room open mic, one of the city’s longest running and m...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Today’s guest is Shar Martin. Shar Martin is an incredibly funny Philadelphia-based comedian, self-described problematic jawn, and an expert in corporate quality. You can follow her on Instagram @heysharhey and see her hilari...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives. In today’s crossover episode, my guests are Alex and Joe from Altered Judgement. They are two friends who met playing hockey and decided to pursue their creative outlets together with the production of Altered Judgement, the...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives. My guest today is McClain. McClain is a stand-up comedian based in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Just one year into comedy, McClain has quickly become a fixture on the Philadelphia scene. Her raw, high-energy style forces au...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives. Uncle Dud is a comedian and all-around entertainer in the Philadelphia region. In this episode we discuss bringing people together through comedy, the importance of stand-up in our culture, and much more. While this episode i...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives. Jared Silverman is a Philadelphia-based comedian originally from upstate New York. He has been performing for stand-up for three years. In this episode we discuss being silly, audience behavior, the importance of comedy, and...

I reconcile my change in perspective after attending Jay-Z Extra Innings, share my Don't Tell Comedy set from last week, and reflect on this journey.

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives. Suzi Chicago is a refreshing voice in the world of comedy, starting her stand-up journey at the vibrant age of 69. She’s performed in over 100 shows in the past year and now at age 70, her special, Late Life Crisis, will be a...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives. Darcy Christ is a stand-up comedian and podcaster in Dallas, Texas. As a retired stay-at-home mom and life coach she brings both heart and hilarity to the stage. Darcy performs all over North Texas and co-hosts the Read the R...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Pamela Wardrip is a San Diego-based comedian, actress, writer, navy veteran, and cancer survivor. She left a six-figure job with a Fortune 500 company to pursue comedy without a plan. She is the granddaughter of a Baptist prea...

In this episode, we’re not discussing comedy, but instead, creating awareness around men’s mental health. Jimmy Couture is a men’s transformation coach. He’s helping men stuck in life gain clarity and level up into the man they’re proud of. In this episode we dive into Jimmy’s life story of loss, street life, jail time, and eventually, reform. I worked with Jimmy for 12 weeks and I do not believe...

This bonus episode was recorded live at the Conshohocken Arts Festival and car show in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. We even met the mayor! Join us on June 26 th at Brunch for the Conshohocken Comedy Cavalcade. Tickets are available here: https://bit.ly/comedy-caval-10 Thanks to Pops Leonard, Jared Silverman, Ann Birdthistle, Shar Martin, Joe Scrocca, and Lauren from Philly for hanging out.

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Follow us on Instagram @A_Bit_Later_Podcast Perry Block is a humor writer and stand-up comic living in Havertown, PA which is close enough to the Philadelphia Main Line so that he can wrongly brag he lives there. Writing has b...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Dallas-Fort-Worth Born and raised, Kevin Kirklen is a rising talent in the Texas comedy scene. His quick-witted delivery and charm makes him a favorite among every audience. As fifth generation Texan, the attitude is big, the...

Sitting down with with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Jack Brown is a stand-up comedian from the Chicago area. He is a 54-year-old married father of two who has been doing comedy for just over two years. Originally from Pawtucket Rhode Island, Jack was always the funny kid i...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to learn why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Today, my guest is Tony Deyo, a critically-acclaimed, incredibly talented, 25-year-veteran in the stand-up comedy game. You’ve seen him on Conan, Jeff Foxworthy's “A Comic Mind,” the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Gotham Com...

Sitting down with comedians from across the country to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Dalina Horchata is a San-Diego based stand-up comedian and producer. You can catch her every Thursday night at The Scoreboard in Imperial Beach where she hosts a popular and growing open mic. In this episode we talk about Da...

Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives. Ashley Nimmo is a comic who is originally from the eastern shore and now lives in Baltimore, Maryland. She is a regular at the weekly showcases at the Port Comedy club and has performed at venues across the DMV such as Cult Cl...