There It Is Podcast

Today's episode is with the fantastic stand up comedian Joyelle Nicole of New York City. Joyelle and Jason talk about her comedy career, working as a stand up in the NY comedy scene, and her work with advocacy group, "Lady Parts Justice." There is a lot of good nuggets of advice in here from good times to write to how to think when you approach a career in comedy. Want to learn to hustle up in a b...

We speak with improviser and instructor from New York City's Magnet Theatre, Rick Andrews! Jason and Rick have a really great talk about many things improv! It gets nerdy. If you're an instructor or coach you'll hear a ton about how to approach running a class or practice and not being "the star of the workshop." There's also some talk in there about how the famed Armando Diaz is as an instructor....

The guest for today's episode is New York City! Jason and his lovely girlfriend, Justina, also a comedian, take the show on the road to the best city in the world and hit up all of the comedy hot spots and more! Along the way they talk about their experiences and what they learned. The two went to a concert put on by The Roots called The Roots Picnic where they saw John Mayer and D'Angelo perform...

In today's episode, Jason and Jimmy talk about podcasting, coaching, and how to capitalize on a trip to New York in this insightful, fun, and encouraging chat. It's a good listen for improv instructors and coaches as Jimmy really delves into what one can do to make the most out of leading a group. The trick is in letting them lead you. As with many things in life, the improv fundamental of agreeme...

In today's episode, Jason has a giggly good time with actor and writer, Ayden Mayeri, who appears in tonight's episode of New Girl! She's also done some fun commercial work and was on the web series "Harder Than it Looks." The two of them become new friends for life talking about the entertainment industry, hustle, nicknames, and buzz saws. Enjoy this fun-filled chat stuffed with insight into work...

Today's may not have Jason in it, but it does have some excellent people from the Greenville, SC comedy scene! This was a panel discussion that was part of the Greenville Comedy Marathon, an annual marathon put on by Alchemy Comedy. It was moderated by Alchemy Artistic Director, Harrison Brookie, and features Meg Pierson, Todd Janssen, Tom Emmons, Traysie Amick, and Carrie Adams! Great insight int...

Today Jason talks to Dave Stone, stand up comedian from Late Late Show, Just for Laughs, Last Comic Standing, and Adult Swim! Jason gets Dave to talk about his old crew, The Beards of Comedy, DIY touring, and his time living in his van. Dave gives some very sound advice for any stand up comedian who wants to move ahead. It's a great listen. Look for Dave online at his website www. DaveStoneStandUp...

In today's episode Jason talks to the incomparable Charna Halpern! Ms. Halpern is the founder and director of the magnificent iO theater and co-creator of the Harold, the basis of long form improv. Jason talks with Ms. Halpern about the heart of improv, the iO theater and the greats who have come through it like Tina Fey and Adam McKay, as well as her role in getting many greats of SNL past and pr...

Jason speaks with his old friend Toby Morrell, who is the lead singer of Emery, cohost of the Bad Christian podcast, and host of the upcoming The Unstoppable Badass podcast. We have a great chat about the drive to create, taking risks, and how comedy. It's a great listen! Go to Emery's website for tour info and merch: www. EmeryMusic.com TikTok: @UnstoppableBadass, @JasonFarrToks Instagram: @Unsto...

Today's guest is Joe Toplyn, former head writer for both the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the Late Show with David Letterman! Joe started his career in television as a staff writer for Late Night with David Letterman and went on to work on In Living Color, The Chevy Chase Show, Monk, and more. Jason talks with him about his work in TV, the process of working on various kinds of shows, and his bo...

In today's episode Jason talks to the very funny Atlanta comedian, Mia Jackson! You've seen her on Fox, Last Comic Standing, TLC, and in the Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts movie “Mother's Day!” Jason and Mia discuss those exciting topics plus coming up with stand up material and starting out as a stand up. It's a great talk! Be sure to check Mia out on her website for tour dates and other info: w...

In today's episode Jason has a great talk with the always candid Jarrod Harris! Jarrod is a phenomenal stand up comic who has appeared on Nerdist, Lopez Tonight, Fox, and Comedy Central! The two of them cover topics like touring, the comedy business, and how to approach doing character work on stage. It's a great listen for stand ups who need a dose or two of reality. Facebook: @JarrodHarrisComedy...

In this episode we speak to improviser, writer, and actress from the famed UCB in New York City, Lindsay Calleran! Jason and Lindsay have an engrossing chat about the fundamentals of improv. They cover topics like what it really means to support your partner, not judging others, and keeping good vibes. It's a great talk! Aside from being in the UCB Harold Team "Dr. Snake," Lindsay has also made a...

We chat with improviser, actor, and co-founder of Theatre 99 in Charleston, SC, Greg Tavares! Greg performs regularly at Theatre 99 in various shows including company staple, The Have Nots. Jason talks to Greg about many things improv! They get into a fun and deep discussion about coaching at Theatre 99, having integrity as a performer, and continuing to grow and learn as an artist. It's a great t...

Jason talks to the multi-talented Douglas Widick of the renowned UCB theatre's Maude Night, the acclaimed Pop Roulette, and the fantastic Hip Hop improv group North Coast. You'll remember from episode 3 that Jason talked to beatboxer Kaila Mullady about North Coast. Doug talks about how practice to be prepared for these tremendous shows. Spoiler Alert: there's no easy trick, ya just gotta do the w...

In this delightful episode Jason interviews the nicest comedian and writer, Josh Gondelman! Josh is a stand up comedian who writes for HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, but he also gained notoriety when he co-created the Twitter account @SeinfeldToday, aka Modern Seinfeld, which consisted of premises for episodes of Seinfeld if the show were still on today. Listen as Jason and Josh talk ab...

Jason has an inspiring talk with world renowned improv performer and instructor Jill Bernard! Jill Bernard co-founded the HUGE Improv Theater in Minneapolis, performed with ComedySportz-Twin Cities, was part of the world championship ComedySportz team, and had a critically acclaimed one-person show, "Drum Machine." Jason and Jill talk about improv technique, fear, and instruction. It's a great tal...

In this episode Jason chats with the always funny and sweet comedian and actress, Sarah Rose Hyland! Sarah has been on Punk'd and MadTV. She is quite well known for characters she created for her YouTube channel. Jason and Sarah talk about her character work, her approach to stand up, and how a fan of Modern Family's Sarah Hyland invited the wrong Sarah to the prom! Find Sarah at www. SarahHylandI...

In this week's episode, Jason talks to hilarious musical comedy duo, the Reformed Whores. Marie and Katy talk about how they met and started Reformed Whores as well as how they approach music and comedy! They also wax inspirational. It's a great talk with two great people...and Jason. Enjoy! www. ReformedWhores.com www. GhostedBusters.com Ghostedbusters YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh...

In this, our first, episode of There It Is we talk with author, comedian, and actress Tess Rafferty! Jason and Tess talk about her book Recipes for Disaster: A Memoir and her time writing for and performing on E!'s The Soup. They also have a deeper and thoughtful discussion about comedy and political correctness. It's a juicy chat. Give it a listen! More online: tessrafferty.com Twitter: @TessRaff...

In this episode Jason talks to half of GREAT TIMES w/Cory and Kevin, comedian Cory Cavin, formerly of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Nikki & Sara Live! They have a great talk about his work, how long it took him to love Justin Timberlake, and there's mention of the movie, The Room. corycavin.com Twitter: @CoryCavin, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @CoryCavin, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrP...

World Champion Beatboxer Kaila Mullady of NYC improv troupe North Coast is with us today! She talks with Jason about beatboxing, comedy, and then teaches Jason a little something. Fun episode! http://kailamullady.com http://www.beatboxhouse.com Twitter: @KailaMullady, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @KailaMullady, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @KailaMullady, @ThereItIsPod Subsc...