We Tawk FUNNY Podcast

One year to the day after it all started, Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo sit down for the last episode of We Tawk Funny, at least for now. Sharon explains why they’re stepping away. Family comes first, and both hosts have new creative projects they’re focused on. They thank the sponsors, friends and fans who made the show what it was. They also talk about the guests who called it the best podcast e...

South Florida DJ legend Slammin' Felix Sama joins Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo on We Tawk Funny for a conversation about radio, freestyle, remixing the classics and keeping the party going for more than 35 years. Felix takes it back to the beginning: spinning house parties as a teenager, studying the mix-show legends, and sending in a mixtape that got him on the air at Hot 105. From there he w...

Comedian Jordan Garnett joins Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo on We Tawk Funny , and this one goes exactly where you’d expect it to go—completely off the rails. Jordan has been doing stand-up since he was a teenager, but his road through comedy hasn’t exactly been smooth. He talks about starting at the Palm Beach Improv, getting opportunities at a young age, touring, dealing with jealousy in the com...

Comedian Pam Bruno joins Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo on We Tawk Funny for a conversation about stand-up, finding comedy in real life, performing with some of the biggest names in the business, and why she has no plans of slowing down at 76. Pam shares how her father and uncle first inspired her love of comedy, how taking a stand-up class eventually pushed her onto the stage, and why she believes...

Before SiriusXM became something millions of people had in their cars, there was a group of people trying to convince investors of a crazy idea: people would actually pay for radio. On this episode of We Tawk Funny , Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo sit down with Dan Murphy , one of the original executives who helped bring XM Satellite Radio to life. Dan takes us back to 1998, when the XM team was wor...

Freestyle music, Hot 97, VIP TV, acting, entrepreneurship—and yes, male stripping. Jayquan has lived more than a few lives in entertainment. On this episode of We Tawk Funny , Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo sit down with longtime friend and entertainer Jayquan, best known as a member of the freestyle group Nasty Boys , to look back at a career spanning decades. Jayquan shares the unlikely story of h...

On this episode of We Tawk Funny, Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo sit down with longtime South Florida talent agent Dona Kay Waterman for an unforgettable trip through decades of entertainment history. Donna has been working as a talent agent since 1990, representing actors, singers, comedians, and other performers across film, television, commercials, and print. But her career in entertainment start...

Eddie Brill spent 17 years working with David Letterman—and the stories he collected along the way are incredible. On this episode of We Tawk Funny , Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo sit down with comedian, writer and longtime Late Show talent coordinator Eddie Brill for a hilarious and surprisingly emotional conversation about his life in comedy. Eddie takes us from his earliest comedy influences to...

This week on We Tawk Funny , things don't exactly go according to plan. When the scheduled guest can't make it, Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo pull some strings and land someone who's normally on the OTHER side of the cameras — Podcast Junkeez producer and studio owner Ben Castro. For the first time, Ben steps out from behind the control board and into the guest chair to tell the story...

What happens when the hosts become the guests? In this special episode of We Talk Funny , Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo turn the tables and interview each other, sharing the incredible stories behind their careers, lifelong friendship, and how We Talk Funny came to life. From Joe's days as a child actor in The Last American Virgin , David Letterman , and Striptease to Sharon's work alongsi...

How do you turn a lifetime of pain into purpose? On this episode of We Tawk Funny , Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo welcome award-winning writer, producer, director, and filmmaker Glenn Evelyn for one of their most heartfelt conversations yet. Glenn shares his deeply personal journey—from growing up afraid to be himself, to losing his longtime partner, surviving life-threatening health challenges, an...

What does it really take to build a career in stand-up comedy? On this episode of We Tawk Funny , Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo welcome nationally touring comedian, actress, writer, musician, and podcast host Esther Ku for an honest, hilarious, and inspiring conversation about life on and off the stage. Esther shares her journey from performing stand-up in New York to appearing on Last Comic Stand...

What does it take to cast some of Hollywood's biggest movies and television shows? This week on We Tawk Funny , Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo welcome legendary South Florida casting director Ellen Jacoby , whose remarkable career has helped shape Hollywood for nearly four decades. From casting iconic productions like Miami Vice , The Birdcage , The Truman Show , Rock of Ages , Striptease , and...

This week on We Tawk Funny , Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo welcome award-winning entertainer Maryann Maisano for an unforgettable conversation filled with laughter, music, and incredible Hollywood stories. Maryann shares how a chance encounter led to a friendship with legendary actor Danny Aiello , the remarkable story behind their Grammy-nominated song "City of Light," and how she built...

On this episode of We Tawk Funny , Joe Rubo and Sharon Pfeiffer welcome entertainer extraordinaire NIKKO —DJ, comedian, actor, MC, breakdancer, drummer, and founder of NIKKO Nation —for a hilarious conversation about life in the entertainment business. From hosting celebrity events and luxury car shows to performing at weddings, bar mitzvahs, cruises, and corporate parties, NIKKO shares unforgetta...

On this episode of We Tawk Funny , Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo welcome filmmaker, producer, director, actor, and entrepreneur Aaron Abelto, along with actor and producer Woody Deant, for an entertaining conversation about independent filmmaking, creativity, Hollywood, and the growing impact of AI on the entertainment industry. The discussion covers Aaron's journey from background actor to aw...

This week on We Tawk Funny , hosts Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo welcome South Florida filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, and husband-and-wife creative team Herschel Faber and Davini Faber. The duo shares the incredible journey behind their independent feature film Ethan Bloom , a heartfelt coming-of-age story that continues to captivate audiences and generate powerful word-of-mouth buzz through...

Veteran casting director Bill Marinella joins We Tawk Funny for an entertaining and insightful conversation about his decades-long career in film and television, working on productions including Magic City, Pain & Gain, House of Cards, Drop Dead Diva, Cobra Kai, and countless true crime recreations. Bill shares behind-the-scenes stories from Hollywood, explains how tax incentives transformed f...

On this episode of We Tawk Funny , Sharon and Joe sit down with insurance and wealth management expert Scott Stork for a candid conversation about life insurance, estate planning, long-term care, wills, trusts, and the difficult family conversations most people avoid. The discussion takes a deeply personal turn as Sharon shares the heartbreaking story of losing both her mother and her beloved Flor...

On this wild episode of the We Tawk Funny podcast, hosts Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo dive headfirst into hilarious and brutally honest conversations about dating, aging, relationships, sex, and the realities of getting older in today’s world. What starts as a candid discussion about modern romance quickly turns into complete chaos when South Florida personality and reality TV star Rick Sykes joi...

This week on We Talk Funny, Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo sit down with one of South Florida’s most respected casting directors, Lashana Stanley. From casting Harmony Korine’s cult classic The Beach Bum starring Matthew McConaughey, to working on major projects like Bad Boys, White Boy Rick, Burger King commercials, Gucci campaigns, and Netflix productions — Lashana shares unbelievable behind-the-s...

Before freestyle became legendary, Charlie Rodriguez was the man helping build the movement from the ground up in South Florida. On this episode of We Talk Funny , Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo sit down with the “Godfather of Freestyle” himself for an unforgettable conversation about music, nightlife, police work, Miami in the 80s, and the rise of one of the most iconic music scenes in history. Fro...

This week on We TAWK Funny, Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo sit down with actor John Fiore — best known for his role as Gigi on The Sopranos, for a hilarious, unfiltered conversation about acting, comedy, and life in the business. From landing roles in one of the greatest TV shows of all time to navigating auditions, self-tapes, and the realities of Hollywood, John shares stories you won’t hear anyw...

This episode of We Talk Funny is exactly what the name promises — chaotic, hilarious, and completely unpredictable. Hosts Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo kick things off with a wild (and slightly traumatic) Halloween story that quickly spirals into conversations about dating, relationships, and the realities of modern love — with zero filter 😳 Then things level up as comedian and actor Richie Minerv...

Welcome back to another hilarious episode of We TAWK Funny recorded live at the Podcast Junkie studio! Hosts Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo are joined by the one and only Boston Guido, a larger-than-life personality known for his viral content, unforgettable characters, and iconic Boston accent. In this episode, the crew dives into: Wild comedy show stories from Tampa The reality of stand-up, accen...