Behind The Funny

Tyler Hittner is a stand up comedian that takes the stand part out of it, not by choice. He has used humor his whole life to overcome obstacles and that led him to rolling onto the stage for his first time. Tyler's quick wit has served him well and led to the episode title. Check out Tyler at https://www.facebook.com/Wheelz1990  Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny or http...

Tom Anzalone is one of Ace's all time favorite headliners he worked with. As Ace says he was silly and a lot of fun. Started in Pittsburgh working with the likes of Dennis Miller and Jay Leno he quickly became a headliner of his own. He used is training as an opera singer to perform comedy and music in a very different way, and it was a hit. Check out Tom at https://tomanzalone.com/  Support the p...

Judy Carter is a name everyone in comedy knows. Author of several books including "Standup The Book", "The Comedy Bible", and recently "The New Comedy Bible". A sought after public speaker, coach and mentor to many famous comedians, she has an amazing resume. It was honor to have her in the Acement and pass on some of her history and wisdom. Look up Judy at https://judycarter.com/ Support the podc...

Our good friend Brian Mulhern from Cat Country 98.1 joins us this week, but we also invited Carla Mulhern for some behind the scenes info. What's it like living with someone who thinks he's funny? Is he always funny and laughing? What practical joke got him in serious hot water with Carla's parents? Brian and Carla snort and sneer their way thru some great stories. BTF merch https://www.teepublic....

This week we continue our look back on 2020. The episode starts with Ace and Scott and few of their bourbon moments, we also share some unconventional and uncomfortable moments, we remember the genesis of Boston and Rhode Island comedy, we remember two special friends lost this year, and we wrap up with an epic melt down by a very good friend of the podcast. What an awesome year its been ..... for...

As 2020 comes to an end, finally, we look back at a year of great podcasts on Behind The Funny. In Part 1 we share some great one liners, some of which become show titles. We listen back to some of the great national headliners we talked to and hear some amazing wow moments. What an awesome year its been ..... for the podcast. Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny  

As 2020 comes to a close, thankfully, we look back at all the great Funny Bad Gig stories our guest shared with us. From Max Dolcelli's Sam Kinison story to Tom Cotter's infamous retired jersey story, this is a collection of some of the stories that made us laugh or cringe the most. To support Behind The Funny podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny  

Darren LaCroix is a World Champion Winning Public Speaker, Author, and Trainer. Plus at one time, as Darren said, he was Ace's b***h when he started comedy. He took lessons learned in comedy and became one of the most successful public speakers working today. How did a man who says he wasn't funny and failed at one of his first businesses become a success. He explains it in this episode. Check out...

A masters in linguistics is not a prerequisite for comedy, but Myq Kaplan uses it masterfully. Saying he has a quick wit is way underselling it. He is a wordsmith. Myq has multiple comedian albums out, a Comedy Central & Amazon special, 2 podcasts, and has appeared on just about every late night show there is. Ace and Scott just try to keep up in this episode. Check out Myq Kaplan at http://myqkap...

Gene Trifilo joins us in the Acement this week.  Gene's passion for performing is one step above his love of good food comp.  We discuss green room hangs, best food gigs, and one of the shi**iest gigs we have ever heard. Check out Gene at https://www.facebook.com/gene.trifilo Support BTF podcast at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny  

Bob Carney joins us in the Acement this week. Bob is a long time Boston Comedy favorite that came up during the big comedy boom. He turned a bucket list item into a long career and has all the great stories to go along with it.  Check out Bob at https://www.facebook.com/bobcarneycomedian Support BTF podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny  

We heard stories about piano players at the famous Ding Ho Comedy Club, we had to talk to one. Martin Olson was talked about by several former guests. He may have started playing piano but went on to an incredible Emmy nominated comedy writing career. From writing the Encyclopedia Of Hell to writing Phineas & Ferb, Martin has been involved in a lot of amazing projects. Check out Martin at https://...

Steve Scarfo is another comic who is also a show producer. He actually owned his own comedy club in Maine. Steve is known for his high energy act. Why did he get a tap on the shoulder during one performance, like a manager taking the ball from a pitcher? Listen and find out.  Check out http://www.stevescarfo.com/ . Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny  

We talk to Pat Oates in the Acement this week.  Pat is passionate about the art of comedy and has helped out a lot of young comics. His book "How Not To Suck At Comedy" (available on Amazon) has a lot of these teachings in it. Pat even teaches Ace and Scott a few things during this episode. Check out Pat on Twitter @pat_oates. Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

Tom Stewart is in the Acement for our annual scare the crap out of Scott Halloween episode. Tom is not only a very funny comic, he is also an experienced paranormal investigator. He explains the paranormal, has stories of his investigations, and brought EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomenon). Yeah, real ghost voices. Check out Tom's book on Amazon "10 Best Tools for Ghost Hunting" and his podcast "My...

Chris Tabb is one of those performers that commands the stage whenever and where ever he performs. Chris actually had two starts in comedy. What national comedian taught Chris to always "Be worth the price of the ticket" and to "Never cheat the people". It's all in this episode. Check Chris out at https://www.christabbshow.com/ . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny  

Mike Bent is in the Acement this week. Not only a comic, he is a professor of comedy at Emerson College in Boston. His students have gone to write for The Daily Show and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and won Emmys. We discuss his love of the process of creating comedy. Why did being an honest performer cause Mike to do something to an out of town headliner that comedians respected him for. C...

Niki Luparelli is a multi-talented entertainer. Comediene, Singer, Show producer, she does it all.  Niki started the same time as Scott and has worked on several shows with Ace. What famous comedian did she say this episodes title to? Check Niki out at https://www.nikiluparelli.com  .  Support BTF podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny  

Tommy Morin is our guest in the Ace-ment this week. Ace knew Tommy from the Periwinkle's days as part of the comedy team Caito and Morin. Together for 3 1/2 years, they skyrocketed to the top of the comedy ladder. A personal decision then changed their path. Tommy is one of the deepest most spiritual guests we've ever had. Check Tommy Morin out at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-morin-40186817  ...

Marty Caproni is a comic that likes to take chances. As he says he swings hard so we he connects its big but when he doesn't, he'll corkscrew in the ground. Pushing limits has helped become a favorite of audiences and comics alike. Marty is not afraid to take a deep dive into a subject. Check out Marty at https://www.facebook.com/martycaproni . Support BTF at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny...

This week we talk to Dan Crohn, a Boston based comedian that rose quickly in the comedy scene.  So much so, he left his full time day job to pursue comedy full-time.  He now has one CD out, ready to record another, and is featured on the CD "Best Of Boston Stand-Up, Vol. 1" along with some Boston heavyweight comedians.  Check out Dan at http://dancrohn.com/# To support the podcast go to https://ww...

Bobby Collins is well known and well accomplished in stand up comedy.  Performing regularly all over the country for the past 40 years.  He's worked with performers such as Cher and Frank Sinatra.  Bobby Collins was also the first national headliner Scott and Ace got to open up for. This was an amazing episode as Bobby has no lack of stories. https://bobbycollins.com  To support BTF go to https://...

Carolyn Plummer is one of the funniest comics you may not have heard of. We talk about her career and about her script idea, which is hilarious. No surprise there, she is a brilliant joke writer. Find out why Carolyn's Bad Gig Story includes her getting f***ed twice, and not in a good way.  https://www.carolynplummer.com/  Support Behind The Funny at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny  

Dave Rattigan works as hard as any performer we know.  Accomplished comedian and show producer, he has the resume and the stories to show for it.  Check out Dave's production company at https://www.facebook.com/scomedyproductions  .  Support Behind The Funny at https://www.patreon.com/join/behindthefunny  

Mike Prior is an accomplished comedian and eighth grade educator. You wouldn't think these careers overlap, but they do. Mike uses lessons he's learned in comedy to teach valuable life lessons to his eighth grade class.  He is passionate about comedy and teaching. https://www.facebook.com/michael.prior.10 To support BTF podcast https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny