Behind The Funny

Max Dolcelli has had quite a career. Started and worked with some of the all time greats. Grew up in the 50s and 60s in a neighborhood where he witnessed racism first hand. Max has traveled the world making people laugh.  His story was unique and really interesting.  Go to http://www.maxdolcelli.com/ for info on Max.  Support BTF at: https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

Dr Jay Sutay was not only a hilarious comedian, he was voted a "Top Doc" by CT Magazine. His goal was to win Funniest Comic in CT and be voted a Top Doc in the same year. Not only funny, he was humble and a great friend as you will hear in this episode.  Marty Caproni, Max Dolcelli, Philip Anthony, and Linda Belt join Ace and Scott to reflect on Dr Jay. Listen to Jay's original podcast at: https:/...

Should you nuzzle it or just stick it in, this question is answered in this episode with today's guest Jody Sloane and its not what you think.  Ace and Scott discuss her experience from serving her country, to Boston Duck Tours, to making people laugh everywhere she performs.  There was even blood spilled her first time on stage.  Check Jody out at: https://jodysloane.com/   To support BTF podcast...

PJ Thibodeau is a well liked, well established New England headliner.  He rose up the comedy ranks quickly.  PJ's fast wit helped his quick start but once he developed his patented story telling, he was an instant crowd favorite.  As with a lot of comics, the extremely likable PJ has a dark side.  Ace and Scott have known PJ awhile and enjoyed finding out what drive's him.

What does Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Al Pacino have in common with today's guest? Ed Regine was in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood" with all of them.  Ed came from pretty simple beginnings in RI and built quite a comedy and acting career.  Ed was a mentor Ace back in the day and the two of them shared some great stories.  Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/...

Dana Nathanson managed the Comedy Connection and Stitches Komedy Kafe in RI as well as countless other shows.  She has seen countless comics before they became big.  Dana has seen it all.  Her influence on countless comedians is unimaginable.  Ace and Scott both consider her a big sister and were honored to have her on this episode.  Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny

Al Del Bene's comedy career has brought him from Boston to LA to  Sydney Australia.  He started off his career not only as a stand up comic but part of the popular improv group Al and The Monkeys including comedy greats Dane Cook and Bobby Kelly.  We had several choices of names for the episode, find out how and why we came up with the one we did. https://www.facebook.com/ADBcomedy/  . Support the...

You cannot have a conversation about the genesis of Boston comedy or the Boston comedy boom without talking about Paul Barclay, today's guest.  Starting the famous Comedy Connection in 1978, who knew it would become one of the biggest clubs in the country.  Paul's phone contact list is a who's who of stand up.  Paul's is thought of fondly by everyone in the comedy community, it's easy to see why. ...

Jim Lauletta rose up the comedy scene quickly, moved to LA, was handed a card by one of the biggest agencies in the country, and ..... Ace and Scott talk to Jim about his incredible career of highs and lows, what it's cost him, and what he has overcome.  Follow Jim at https://www.facebook.com/ComedianJimLauletta/ .  To support the podcast https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny  

Where do you go as a comedian when your first couple years you spend on tour with Lisa Lampanelli? That's how this weeks guest, Tracy Locke, started in comedy. Ace and Scott talked to her about that, her time in LA, and her experience as a warm up comic on some of the biggest talk shows. Which stars where nice, which were not, who wears a wig? Listen and find out. Check out Tracy at https://www.tl...

Johnny Pizzi is a long time Boston comedy favorite and Scott and Ace really were looking forward to this episode.  Johnny started during the Boston comedy boom and worked with some of the biggest names in comedy including Sam Kinison and his long time friend Lenny Clarke.  Topics include Johnny's time in the post office, magic, entertaining troops over seas and running comedy clubs.  Check Johnny...

This week Ace and Scott talk to Kelly MacFarland, she started entertaining people at two years old. Her love of performing brought Kelly to the stage and stand up comedy is better for it. You definitely want to be in the room when Kelly comes in and asks "What are you guys watchin", ask her college roommates.  Check Kelly out at https://kellymacfarland.com/ . You can support the podcast at https:/...

This week is Viva D'Elia as we talk to comedian Rick D'Elia.  A comic whose roots are in the Boston comedy scene.  He now resides in Reno NV after spending time in LA.  Ace and Rick reminisce and we discuss the current state of comedy. https://rickdelia.com  .  You can support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/behindthefunny  .

Rick Jenkins owner of The Comedy Studio in Somerville MA is our guest this week.  The discussion started about the different ways we are all delivering content during quarantine.  The Comedy Studio has been releasing archived sets on their website that have been sort of Studio comedy history.  We also discuss Rick's beginnings in Buffalo as a comic through his 20 plus years owning The Comedy Studi...

This week we talk to comedy great Bob Marley, Maine's King of Comedy.  Few comics have built a body of work like Bob Marley.  One of the most prolific and funniest comics working today.  From moving to LA, to setting the record for longest comedy performance, to settling back to Maine, we covered a lot of territory.  Check out all things Bob Marley at www.bmarley.com .

Christine Hurley is always shot out of a cannon. She started comedy after starting a family but made up for lost time. Christine started with a contest but quickly became a crowd favorite. Listening to her now you would never know there was a time she had to battle self esteem issues, but she did. She overcame it to become one of the funniest comics working today.     http://www.christinehurleycom...

Ace and Scott sat down with Tony Capobianco in the Ace-ment for the last in person conversation before social distancing. Tony is considered a newer comic but he has been performing for seven years.  Besides working his way up the New England comedy scene, he worked at the legendary WAAF rock radio station.  His first show would turn most people away but he kept coming back and made a name for him...

Joe Yannetty is a true Boston original.  Started at the legendary Ding Ho, he started comedy full time when he was scared at the thought of working a full time day job. He has performed across the globe.  Can a comic perform his act on ice skates?  He lets us know.

Coronavirus is affecting everyone right now.  Entertainers are especially hit hard.  Ace and Scott discuss the current state of things with Behind The Funny favorites Mike Murray and Brad Pierce.  Brad has a bit of a breakdown that we found quite funny, and maybe we shouldn't have...

What do comics do after shows?  Grab bite and talk about the show.  Recently we put on a show at a Veteran's Coffeehouse, so after Mike Koutrobis and Rhonda Corey joined Ace and Scott for an after show hang at Grill 445 in Brooklyn CT to review the show and compare it to other shows we've donated our talents to.

We were excited to talk to long time friends and successful comedy power couple, Tom Cotter and Kerri Louise.  From their starts in RI and Boston to Tom's epic "America's Got Talent" run and Kerri's recent Showtime special "Women Of A Certain Age" there was plenty of great stories. http://tomcotter.com . http://www.kerrilouise.com .    https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Elephant-has-Peanut-Allergy/dp/17...

This week we talk to Jessica Leigh comedian and podcaster.  She started, stopped and restarted comedy and now talks from a very real place.  Check out her Practice Talking podcast on Spotify

We missed having our friend and comedian Dave DiLorenzo on the podcast by one day.  He passed before we had a chance to let him tell his story.  As a tribute, we had some of Dave's friends; Mike Murray, Mary Ellen Depetrillo, Rick Beretta, and John Perotta share some stories about him.  Dave gets the last word, the episode ends with Dave doing what he did best, making people laugh.  To make a dona...

Joey Carroll is a veteran comic that has spent a lot of time overseas entertaining the troops.  He talked about his days getting in trouble in catholic school up to his first tour in the Middle East.  His stories really captivated us.

Ace and Scott are sans guest this week, so they talk about impressions, hecklers and their favorite podcasts.  Two of Ace's voiceovers are included in this episode...