There It Is Podcast

Today's episode is with veterinarian and comedy performer, Dr. Andy Roark! Dr. Andy is a good friend of Jason's from South Carolina who is funny, gracious, and an all around great guy. They met through Alchemy Comedy in Greenville, SC where they both got their start in improv comedy. Dr. Andy uses comedy in his veterinarian work in a very unique way. He's had great success in this as you can see f...

Today's episode is another Comedy Shop Talk Episode! Yay! In today's episode Jason is joined by girlfriend of the show, Justina, for discussion about dealing with sensitive material with your jokes, how SNL and Seth Meyers handled jokes about Harvey Weinstein versus how James Corden did, tips on how to consider your improv scene partner's boundaries, being inspired by shows, and more! It's a fun c...

Today's guest is NYC stand up comedian, Myq Kaplan! If you want some solid, clear cut advice about pursuing comedy or any passion then this episode will provide you with a lot of great notes! Myq has made a ton of TV appearances from being a finalist on Last Comic Standing, to several spots on Conan, to spots on Late Show with David Letterman and Comedy Central's @Midnight. He's been performing fo...

Today's episode is with New York City stand up comedian, Liz Miele! Liz is a lauded comedian who started when she was just 16 years old. She's been on Live at Gotham and has worked the road for years. Jason has an introspective and enlightening discussion with Liz about the discipline of creating work, starting comedy at such a young age, doing gymnastics as a kid, being on the road, how to approa...

It's becoming all too common for incidents involving sexual harassment and discrimination to happen at theaters in the comedy community. These issues aren't by any means new, but the methods designed to deal with them at theaters are. We decided to take a closer look at policies and why and how they are developed. Join Jason as he discusses this with Alrinthea Carter (Alchemy Comedy), Katie Holcom...

In today's quick little episode Jason talks a little comedy shop! Jason shares some thoughts he has about studying the arts, being more disciplined and focused, his fear to take on a new comedy endeavor, and a tad more! It's a quick bite that we hope inspires some advancement in your own adventures in comedy! Listen on iTunes or SoundCloud! Social Media: Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Fac...

Today's episode is with New Zealand musician, Emily C Browning! Don't sleep on this episode just because she's not a comedian. Emily and Jason have a great talk about performing live, touring, finding your voice as an artist and performer, and how to showcase your voice through something someone else came up with...all of which are things that relate to comedy in some fashion. There is plenty to l...

Today's fantastic, brand-spanking new episode is with a fantastic and almost brand-spanking new-to-SNL writer is chock full of great comedy talk. Zack Bornstein has done a very impressive amount of work. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, Splitsider, and McSweeney's; he is a director; and he is a stand up comic. Zack talks to Jason about his college days where his comedy origin story is s...

This episode is a quick one, but it's a still a fun one showcasing great guests with great discussion! Girlfriend of the show, Justina, has a good talk with Jason about confidence. Jason and Justina talk about how performers with confidence have inspired them, how a lack of self-confidence has been a hindrance, and they also fit in some talk about everyone's favorite childhood painter, Bob Ross. T...

Today's episode is with hilarious and kind comedian and producer of GiantBomb.com and the Magnet Theater, Abby Russell! Abby is great! She has been performing improv for several years and has been through UCB and Magnet's curriculum. She is a producer at video game-centric website, GiantBomb.com. Jason and Abby have a fun talk about video games, what they do at Giant Bomb, improv theory, how impro...

Today's episode is with stellar actresses and comedians, Allison Goldberg and Jen Jamula, who co-created the cult-hit sketch show, Blogologues! Blogologues takes online pieces like Yelp reviews, Missed Connections, and blogs and performs them as monologues! The show has gotten great reviews from Huffington Post, The Daily Beast, and Vice. CBS called it one of the 5 best things to do in NYC. While...

Today's stellar episode is with someone Splitsider named one of the top up-and-coming comedians in the country, Martin Morrow! Martin is a Chicago stand-up, improviser, and actor originally from Alabama. Martin has been garnering attention for his work as an ensemble cast member at The Second City, his performances in festivals all over the country, and he's been featured on Hannibal Buress' Why?,...

Today's episode is short and sweet! Jason and Justina took a trip back home and they have a compelling discussion involving the old Thomas Wolfe adage, "You can't go home again." You can physically go home again, but things will be different. The pair talk about the changes they noticed, if there's a culture shock to going back home, what it's like to perform at your old improv theater when you ha...

Today's episode is with amazing actors and improvisers, Elana Fishbein and Elena Skopetos of NYC and stars of New York Times Critics Pick "Sisters Three." As well as being a performer Elana is an instructor at the Magnet Theater. She has appeared on The Truth Podcast, BBC America’s Almost Royal, and Absolutely Mindy! on SiriusXM Radio and performs all over in various productions. Elena acts, write...

Today's episode is with the exceptionally talented Actor, Comedian, and Impressionist of Fallon Tonight, Adam Hamway, who you previously got acquainted with in the Dion Flynn episode showcasing his Jimmy Fallon impression. Adam has been in commercials for MTV, SiriusXM, T-Mobile, Dunkin' Donuts, and Buffalo Wild Wings. You could may also have caught him doing impressions on Late Night with Jimmy F...

Happy Independence Day! We have a short little episode to share with you today as we all enjoy the holiday. Today, Jason and Justina talk about shows they've seen (like Rory Scovel's great Netflix special and a stand up show put on by the creators of web sensation Reductress), the PodcastAwards.com and how you should vote for out friends who do The Bearded Ones podcast, taking improv and sketch cl...

Today's superb episode is with Actor, Comedian, Writer - general wonder of all trades, Abbi Crutchfield! Jason has a great talk with Abbi that covers a lot because she is doing a lot! Abbi, an alum of UCB, has been on UCB Comedy Originals, Broad City, MTV, Vh1, has appeared in national commercials, and she co-hosts “You Can Do Better” on TruTV. Abbi also contributes to some e cards and started a s...

Today's episode is with Actor, Singer, Funny Person, Jessica Frey! Jessica is a very experienced actor of the stage and screen. She's performed in a number of plays and has also made TV appearances. She's been in Netflix Original series, "The Characters," several John Early shorts, and her own web series "Basic Witch." Jessica is also in a great sketch group called "Uncle Function" who perform at...

We had a chat with actor/comedian, Dion Flynn! Dion is most noted for playing President Barack Obama on the Tonight Show and he has made over 40 appearances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and The Tonight Show. Jason and Dion talk about Dion's extensive career in theater, studying at NYU, his friendship with Jimmy Fallon (which includes a reenactment with Jimmy Fallon impersonator, Adam Hamway), c...

In today's special episode we celebrate our One Year Anniversary!! Jason and Justina kick off the episode then Jason introduces clips of great "There It Is" moments! Take a listen at what you might have missed in previous episodes! Relive some favorite moments (like fun moments with Ayden Mayeri and Susan Messing) and relearn some sound advice (from Charna Halpern, Joe Toplyn, and Katy Berry). We...

Today's episode is with stand up comedian, Will Miles! Will is originally from Chicago, but has been performing in New York City for several years now where he was named one of 10 Comics to Watch by Comedy Central and Brooklyn Magazine named him one of the 50 Funniest Comics. Jason and Will have an illuminating discussion about learning from Steve Martin, performing stand up, how to approach doing...

Today's brand spanking new episode is with John Brennan! No. Not former CIA Director testifying to the House Intelligence Committee, John Brennan. The funny one who is an actor and improviser! ​​John has been through the improv scenes of NYC, Chicago, and Charleston, SC. He and Jason talk a lot about improv, why they're passionate about it, and how they approach it. They also talk about acting, be...

Today's episode is with the mother of all guests...Jason's mother! ​They talk about music in the 60's, her working as a talent booker for A&T State University and the phenomenal talent that performed there, her own desires to be a dancer, and what it was like having a child who wanted to be in the entertainment industry. Before you think there's nothing to learn from this episode, think again! If...

In this special 50th episode of the podcast we talk to the musician who created the music for the podcast, Niel Brooks! We love this episode! For one, it's the 50th one! Secondly, it's an enjoyable chat. Lastly, there's a fun surprise at the very end! In this episode, Jason and Niel talk about how Niel came up with the music for the theme song, playing music solo or with a band, improvising with a...

Today's episode is with NYC writer and comedian, Katy Berry! Katy performs improv with hip hop improv group North Coast and at the Magnet Theater. This episode starts off with Jason talking about seeing less great acting work permeating TV and film like he used to see growing up and why that might be. Then Katy talks about creating her web series, her start and meteoric rise in improv, having conf...