Behind The Funny

SCOTTOBER wouldn't exist without our friend, Comedian Tom Stewart.  Tom is our guest tonight in the Acement to discuss his new book "My Paranormal Story" based in his podcast of the same name.  As an experienced paranormal investigator, Tom has had many interesting experiences and has shared several with us during SCOTTOBER.  Tom's stories started it all, so this felt like a full circle moment.  P...

SCOTTOBER begins with George Lopez, not that one. George R Lopez is a paranormal investigator with some amazing stories, including an attachment story that was scary as hell. Ace and Tom Stewart once again bring their A-game to SCOTTOBER, just to watch Scott squirm. Check out George at https://www.facebook.com/george.r.lopez/ and his show with Ken Decosta, https://www.facebook.com/deadairfullspect...

Johnny Pizzi joins us in the Acement this week to talk about his recent cancer diagnosis. Johnny is a staple of Boston comedy and is well known for being one of the most generous people. Besides performing in Vegas and Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership, he's performed countless fundraisers and performs magic for kids at children's hospitals. Now it's time for the comedy community to he...

Andrew Kennedy joins us in the Acement from the Atlantic Ocean. Andrew is an established cruise ship comic who also has a CBS pilot and Comedy Central Special. Even a comedian of his success can have a Funny Bad Gig. Check out Andrew at https://www.andrewkennedylive.com/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/AndrewKennedyJokes/ Get tickets to Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars at https://ci.ova...

Comedian Matt Roy joins us in the Acement this week. Matt's a newer comedian but has already added show producer and podcaster to his comedy resume along with stand up. What influenced Matt to try standup and what was his Funny Bad Gig moment? Check out Matt at https://www.facebook.com/matt.roy.961 and the Roy Brothers podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@RoyBrothersPodcast Grow your podcast wi...

Mike Thomas, NY Times Best Selling Author and Journalist, is our guest in the Acement for this episode. Good friend, Brian Mulhern, joins as our co-host. Brian introduced Mike to us. We talk to Mike about his amazing career and his best selling books; The Second City Unscripted  , Carson the Magnificent, and You Might Remember Me: The Life and Times of Phil Hartman  , which Brian has optioned to w...

Boston Comedian Mark Riley is our guest this week. Last time we had him on was in a freezing garage, now he's in the Acement. Mark has had an amazing comedy career but he's also an NHL referee. He has a great podcast, "Chirping Zebras". Check out Mark's website at https://www.markrileycomedy.com/ Grow your podcast with Podstatus  ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠ Check out Gro...

Rick Roberts joins us in the Acement. Being a lawyer wasn't keeping him busy enough, so stand up comedy was the obvious choice. Arguing a case or arguing with a heckler, performing for strangers or in front of a room full of lawyers, which one is harder. Imagine what his Funny Bad Gig is... Listen and find out. Check out Rick at https://www.facebook.com/rick.roberts.581525 Grow your podcast wi...

Dustin Pueschel joins us in the Acement this week. He won't be join us in our bourbon date as he just graduated high school. At his young age, he has already established himself in the Boston Comedy Scene working with some of the big names on big stages. What drove him to try comedy so young, what does the future hold, what is his Funny Bad Gig Store? Check out Dustin at https://www.instagram....

One of our all time favorite guests Mark Ricadonna returns to the Acement for another fun hang. Mark is not only a great comic but an author, director, show producer, actor, among other roles. Mark has great insight and better stories on the world of stand up. Check out Mark at https://markriccadonna.com/ Grow your podcast with Podstatus  ⁠⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠⁠ Check out Ground Control...

Pete Wolynec joins us in the Acement this week. After working with him at Great Falls Comedy Club in Maine, Scott knew he would be an interesting guest. We talk about Pete's comedy journey and his radio career. How did we come out with today's episode title, listen and find out. Check out Pete at https://www.petewhatshisface.com/ Grow your podcast with Podstatus  ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/b...

Our good friend Myq Kaplan joins us in the Acement to talk about his upcoming shows in Providence RI. He starts with a great story for the Late Late Show with James Corden and his recent dilemma with lost keys on the subway in NY. He ends up helping Ace with joke tags. Check out Myq Kaplan at https://myqkaplan.com/ for show info go to https://myqkaplan.com/tour/ https://www.millionpodcasts.com/com...

John McClellan is this week's guest in the Acement. Scott was friends with John but this was Ace's first chance to meet him. John is a cigar lover so the conversation was off to a good start. John was the grand prize winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition and has appeared on CBS, Netflix, and SiriusXM Radio, so there was plenty to talk about. Can someone with a successful c...

Our favorite recurring guest, Brad Pierce, returns with more bad gig stories. Ace and Scott always know its time to have Brad back on when they recieve a text saying "Boy do I have a story for you guys". Brad never disappoints. So what did Mr. Positivity do this time? Check out Brad at https://www.facebook.com/brad.pierce.comedian Grow your podcast with Podstatus  ⁠https://podstatus.com/...

Boston Comedian Pete Costello joins us in the Acement this week. Pete is a classic comedian with a great reputation in the Boston comedy scene. He has worked with some of the biggest names at some of the best venues on some of the biggest shows in New England. Audiences and comedians alike love Pete Costello. Check out Pete at https://www.facebook.com/Pete. Costello. Comedian/ Grow your podcast wi...

This week Ace and Scott are on location at the Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI and had conversations with Boston Comedy Festival Winner Liam McGurk and newer Boston comics Leke who is originally from Nigeria and Garrett Finn. Check them out at https://www.instagram.com/liammcgurkliammcgurk , https://www.instagram.com/lekesaysthings/ &https://www.instagram.com/garrettefinn/ Grow your...

Ace and Scott travel to Newport to hang out at the Rogue Island Comedy Festival. In this episode we hang out with comedians Melissa Rush and Allyson Vastano. Melissa is a RI based comedian, Allyson is an LA based comic who is originally from RI. Check out Melissa at https://melissarushcomedy.com/ and Allyson at https://www.instagram.com/allysonvastano Grow your podcast with Podstatus  ⁠https://pod...

Good friend Howie Mason joins us in the Acement this week. Howie has a goal of performing a show at every town in CT, how's it going? Howie is a seasoned brilliant performer who is a great story teller. I'm sure he has a great Funny Bad Gig Story to tell. Check out Howie at https://www.facebook.com/howie.mason.9/ Grow your podcast with Podstatus  ⁠https://podstatus.com/a/btfpod⁠ Check out...

Quinton Champagne joins us in the Acement this week. Don't be confused by the name, he's not a rapper or a male dancer, Quinton is a comic. He used to be a public speaker so standing in front of people and talking is not new, he just adding making them laugh to his skill set. Check out Quinton at https://www.instagram.com/itsquintonchampagne/ Grow your podcast with Podstatus  ⁠https://pods...

Our go to guest about all things comedy, Brian Mulhern, is in the Acement for some bourbon and to discuss the Martin Short documentary. Based on Marty's early inspirations to be an entertainer, we end up discussing our early inspirations. We make our way back to Martin Short's and other comedy documentaries. Check out Brian Mulhern on Jaxon and the Pharmicist weekdays at 3pm EST on Ground...

2025 Boston Comedy Festival Winner Liam McGurk joins us in the Acement this week. Why was Liam's first time on stage in Ireland? Why did he take time off after that before pursuing comedy full time? What is his Funny Bad Gig Story? All these stories and more in this episode. Check out Liam McGurk at https://www.instagram.com/liammcgurkliammcgurk/ or https://linktr.ee/LiamMcGurk Check out Groun...

Comedian and founder of the Rogue Island Comedy Festival joins us in the Acement this week. We talk contests and festivals, submissions, Doug's special and some of the amazing comedians he knows and works with. Check out Doug at https://www.instagram.com/dougkeycomedy/ Check schedules/Get tickets to Rogue Island Comedy Festival at https://www.rogueislandcomedyfest.com/ Check out Ground Control...

Singer, Comedian, Producer, all around amazing talent Niki Luparelli join us in the Acement. Niki is a trained vocalist who ventured into comedy 25 years ago. She became a regular on the New England Comedy Scene as a stand up and as a part of her comedy duo the Steamy Bohemians. Check out Niki at https://www.instagram.com/luparelli/ Check out Ground Control Radio at  https://www.groundcontrolradio...

Scott and Ace dial up Comedian Dan Altano in the Acement this week. Dan has a great special "Stand Up Dad" on YouTube. In a relatively short time he went from taking a comedy class to having his special debut number 1 on iTunes. Even with that success, he has a Funny Bad Gig Story? Check out Dan Altano "Stand Up Dad" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuUfefDVpf4&t=2786s Lo...

The Acement was honored to host Tom Stewart (RI Comedy Hall of Fame) and Frank Santos Jr (R Rated Hypnosis) this week. Frank Santos Sr is being inducted posthumously into the RICHOF so we wanted to tell stories about Frank Sr and his years performing and helping comedians and comedy all over but especially RI. Check out Frank at https://www.franksantosjr.com/ Check out Tom Stewart https://tomstewa...