Behind The Funny

Normally we have an episode about the paranormal before Halloween. Ace booked a whole month of themed guests for Scottober 2021. Started with an inspiring story from comedian Dave Kane, then clips from episodes with actor David Naughton "American Werewolf In London", Cody Ray DesBiens & Satori Hawes "The Paranormal Couple", Ken DeCosta "Riseup Paranormal", and Jason Hawes "Ghost Hunters, Ghost Nat...

We continue our look back at 2021, starting with a collection of Ace's "To Your Point" moments then continue with great stories from Rob Bartlett, Mo Mandel, Nick Pasyanos, Martin Olsen, Jay Burns and Brian Vincent.

This episode we look back at some great one liners, incredible wow moments, and some awesome stories from 2021. Includes Paul Bond, Richie Byrne, Cal Verduchi, Jackie Flynn, Andrew Kennedy, Brian Kiley, Jack Lynch, Sean Morey, Kevin Mulhern, Mark Riccadonna, Al Romas, Dave Russo, Shea Spillane, Jimmy Tingle, Rick Walker

This episode Scott and Ace look back at some of the best moments from 2021, including musical moments, relationship issues, great stories and awesome one liners. Including Tom Anzalone, Judy Carter, Bobby Braciola, Gregg Boggis, Tyler Hittner, Chris McGuire, Dwayne Perkins, Mike Murray, Brad Pierce, Kirsten Logan, Brian and Carla Mulhern

One of our favorite episodes, the yearly recap of the Best of the Funny Bad Gigs from 2021. Comic stories from Judy Carter, Tom Anzalone, Tyler Hittner, Chris McGuire, Wes Martens, Greg Boggis, Mark Riccadonna, Al Romas, Rich Walker, Cal Verduchi, Jimmy Tingle, Brian Kiley, Richie Byrne, Paul Bond, Bobby Braciola, Chance Langton, Mo Mandel, Claudia Stavola, and Jackie Flynn.

Frank Santorelli is not only known for being Georgie the Bada Bing bartender on the Sopranos, he is also a hilarious comedian and one of the best storytellers.  He is still the only comedian we know of to have comedy banned in a town after one of his shows. Listen and find out why. 

Claudia Stavola checks into the Acement this week. Claudia hosts the Monsters of Rock radio show so we start with a rock conversation. We turn to comedy and learn how not fitting in brought her to the stage and to be the opener for some big acts. Claudia has no fear on stage so we also discuss pushing the envelope. Check out Claudia at https://www.claudiacomedy.com/

Our friend Kirsten Logan joins us in the Acement to talk about Bourbon, inappropriate jokes and dealing with cancel culture. Check out www.kirstenlogan.com  

Jay Burns & Brian Vincent return to talk about what's going on with Jay's new podcast called "Kill Smarter", their Flannel/Polyester production company, and all the Werther's originals in Brian's pocket.

Our favorite subject is the funny bad gig story. What makes a gig bad? Comics don't always know walking in but occasionally there are signs. Ep 54 "You Know It's A Bad Gig When" Ace and Scott had John Perotta and Mike McCarthy in to come up with a top ten list of things that comics run into that they know it'll be a bad gig. It ended up being a top 12 list. We reference that episode all the time,...

Ken DeCosta joins us in the Acement to help us wrap up Scottober. Ken is the founder of RISEUP paranormal and has a lot of experience with paranormal investigations. You've heard his voice on previous years October episodes when Tom Stewart played examples of EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomenon). We talk about his history including investigations at the Lizzie Borden House. Check out RISEUP at http:...

Sitting in for Ace this week is our favorite Scottober friend, Tom Stewart. Tom and Ace arranged for special guests to join us this week. Cody Ray DesBiens and Satori Hawes, curators or The Paranormal Couple's Haunted Museum were in the Acement and they brought items from their collection. We discuss the items histories and what they have witnessed. Scott needed extra underwear for this one. Check...

SCOTTober continues in the Acement with David Naughton. David was the star of "An American Werewolf In London" and "Hot Dog: The Movie" and he was well know for his Dr. Pepper ads. Besides acting, David had a huge musical hit with the song "Makin' It", the theme song from his sitcom. Check out David's movies at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0622544/  

Jason Hawes is in the Acement for our first Scottober episode. Yes the Jason from Ghost Hunters and Ghost Nation. Ace invited him in to talk about how they met, how Jason started paranormal investigating and how his shows started. Jason was an awesome guest but you can tell how much Scott loves these conversations. Check out Jason at https://www.facebook.com/Jasonhawes.taps  

Dave Kane joins us this week. He was part of the Periwinkles crew in the early RI comedy scene. Known for his aggressive style. Dave developed two very popular shows Misgivings and Jokes My Irish Father Told Me, that are still popular today. Tragedy struck when he lost his son in the Station Nightclub fire. Coinsidences became signs that gave his family hope. This led to the book 41 Signs Of Hope...

Ace was in a movie, the lead, really. Boxed Man (1998) an independent film by today's guest Nick Pasyanos. Nick has written a book about making it called; BOXedMAN: I'm Going To Make A Movie - Why Are You Laughing? We talked about the movie from idea to filming to the book. Get the book at https://www.amazon.com/BOXedMAN-Going-Make-Movie-Laughing/dp/B09DMW9R34/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=pasyanos...

Mo Mandel is in the Acement this week. After Mo's first time on stage he was all in and he caught fire. Appearing on Chelsea Lately, Conan, The Late Late Show as well as acting in shows like Modern Family, Castle, and Happy Endings. He also has several writing and producing credits to round out his incredible resume. Mo's passion for comedy really came out in this conversation. Check out Mo Mandel...

Boston Legend Chance Langton returns to the Acement this week. It was a rough start getting him connected but once he was on, Chance's quick wit and one liners were on full display. We talked about Boston Comedy and his days working with Rodney Dangerfield. Check out Chance at https://www.facebook.com/chance.langton.7 Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  

BTF good friend Martin Olson returns to talk about his new book "The Conquest of Heaven", sequel to "Encyclopedia of Hell". The conversation starts with how he came up with the idea for the books and his vision for the hilariously twisted themes. Martin is a great story teller and shares a few great ones during this visit. What heavy metal band loved "Encyclopedia of Hell"? Listen and find out. Ge...

Scott and Ace talk to Rockin' Joe Hebert, creator of the RI Comedy Hall of Fame. He gives us a history on the HOF. Then Bobby Braciola (Sony Music The Orchard artist), this years HOF inductee joins us. Bobby is not a comic, he's an Italian Rapper with some huge hits,"Chooch to Gooch: The Ten Steps of Disco Dancin'" and "Everyone's Italian on Christmas Eve" being two of them. Check out Bobby at htt...

We welcome Rob Bartlett to the Acement this week. Ace talks to Rob with our friend Tom Stewart filling in for Scott. Rob Bartlett started in Long Island comedy with Eddie Murphy. They were actually part of an improvisational trio. Rob is well known for his time on the national radio show, Imus In The Morning, where he performed celebrity impressions & original characters. Rob has been seen on seve...

Paul Bond is in the Acement this week. Started playing guitar at 12 but his sense of humor brought him to a different stage. Paul's ability to combine those two talents led him to working with Jim Breuer and can be seen on Breuer's Hardcore special. What legendary heavy metal group did Paul play guitar in front of? Where did correctness and cancel culture bring Paul's comedy to? Listen and find ou...

In the Acement this week, Scott & Ace welcome Jack Lynch. Jack is a 30 year comedy veteran who started hanging out at the legendary Ding Ho before overcoming personal demons and finally climbing on stage himself. Jack uses his likable stage presence and great joke telling ability to spread a message that recovery is possible. Check out Jack at https://www.facebook.com/jack.lynch.3150

Scott and Ace decide to check in with some friends of the podcast. First the Comedy Barbarian Mike McCarthy joins them in the Acement to talk about things opening up for comedy. Then Mary Ellen Depetrillo comes by to talk about her move to Florida. We talk retirement comedy plans and a special guest pops in. 

After a comedy of issues before the podcast began, Scott and Ace take you behind the scenes of Behind The Funny. They talk about the run of guests they've had current and future, upcoming gigs, and working on material. A special guest closes the show. BTF merch available at http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod