A Bit Delayed

Patrick is out again this week, but George is joined by Danny Archer! Danny is a magician and the co-owner of The Smoke & Mirrors Theater in Philadelphia. Danny tells you how his start in magic started for two weeks, and then was delayed…by ten years! Upon meeting a magician by happenstance, he was thrown back into the world of magic and hasn’t looked back since!   Danny and The Smoke & Mi...

Patrick informs the audience of his and Grace’s impending move to a new home, while also telling George of the odd thought process of his current homeowner. Patrick then makes the case for why he wants the podcast to also be available in video format. George tells us about his experience seeing recent guest Rick “Wind” Herrera’s homecoming show in New York City.   Patrick can be found on social me...

George solves the mystery of where the Challenge Coins from Knoebels came from, before telling us about a conversation he heard in a public restroom. Both of these, predictably, send Patrick into a rage.   Patrick can be found on social media @patrickbeancomedy as well as at his website patrickbeancomedy.com   George can be found on social media @georgegeemagic   Follow the show on Instagram @abit...

George begins catching Patrick up on what he has been up to since they’ve last spoken. George details his friend (and recent guest of the show) Niki’s recent wedding, and how the reception featured a variety of entertainment. Patrick and George trade notes for what will (and will not) happen at Patrick’s wedding and reception. If you’re planning a wedding, this is a great episode to get some ideas...

George is elsewhere this week, but Patrick is here with our guest, Lou Moon! Lou is a Phoenix based comedian who can also be seen with Patrick on Zen Comedy, as well as his own debut comedy album titled “Lou.” Lou tells us about his first time onstage as a young child, his original goal of being a novelist, before leaning into his love of comedy. Lou takes us through the highs and lows of his earl...

This week, Patrick takes the week off as George takes us through his time at the Magician’s Alliance of Eastern States (MAES) Conference in Cherry Hill, NJ, from earlier this month. George has a series of brief “man on the street,” interviews with:   Niki Galbraith Joe Curcillo Todd Frazer Mike Bonacci Marc DeSouza Peter Cuddihy Cole Blackwell   Check out this fun episode, and start making your pl...

This week’s guest is Rick “Wind” Herrera, an actor/comedian/writer/rapper/musician/poet, originally from Brooklyn, NY. Rick walks us through his artistic journey, learning various disciplines that he has used to put together his one-man shows. He is currently touring his most recent show, “Vamos A Reir Un Poco (Let’s Laugh A Little),” through the southwest US, with a stop in NYC. He talks about ho...

Patrick & George jump right into it with another discussion of Generative AI, regarding signage George saw in Seaside Park, NJ. They then discuss the Challenge Coins being given out at Knoebels Amusement Park, which sets Patrick off on another tangent about how insulting it is to use AI for something to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. George and Patrick then begin to discuss an issue, both...

Patrick & George briefly discuss last week’s episode, and then discuss the podcast being on YouTube versus publishing the video version. They then discuss how the podcast is the peek behind the curtain, a lá wrestling film “Beyond the Mat,” and show “WWE Unreal.” Patrick & George also discuss how one can bet on something that is scripted/predetermined. Patrick then catches up George on his...

Since George was feeling under the weather last week, Patrick is joined by his fiancée Grace for this episode! This episode was recorded in San Diego, CA, both in their hotel room and on the road back to Arizona. They recap their separate but similar experiences of this past weekend; Grace attended ImprovCon, and Patrick performed in the inaugural Big Tomato Comedy Festival! We hear how they both...

George is a little under the weather while Patrick tries to stay healthy. Patrick tells us about the successful production of Roll for Charisma; the first one he and Grace produced as a duo. George learns of a term they cannot use in their show, which leads to a discussion about TV, movies, what you can and cannot say in them, and the newfound importance of physical media   Patrick can be found on...

Our hosts continue to pitch to be sponsored by Knoebels (still no calls or emails!). Patrick tells us about the successful "Street Brew: After Dark" show he headlined, despite a slight hiccup. They then discuss show riders that they have heard of (slight deja-vu this episode), as well as what they have had in theirs. Patrick & George trade green room etiquette stories, which takes them on a co...

Patrick returns and gives his thoughts on George & Cat’s episode from the previous week. He has never been to Knoebels, but he has worked at Six Flags Great Adventure, and he makes his preference known! The two discuss their likes and dislikes about Great Adventure, Patrick (possibly) makes up an alternate original version of their Houdini ride, and they share moments that solidify that they a...

Patrick is off this week, so George’s wonderful wife Cat jumps in his seat as cohost! They tease a future episode for ABD, and regale us with tales of their favorite amusement park, Knoebels! They love this park so much, it’s not even a sponsor (but you totally could be @knoebels …we’ll even throw in the new slogan for free). They also unpack a little bit of Cat’s childhood trauma, and reminisce a...

Patrick announces that he is a part of the first ever Big Tomato Comedy Festival in San Diego, CA, this August 20-23! In honor of that, George brings us another edition of “Gee, That’s Random,” with fun facts about San Diego. Afterwards, Patrick & George discuss how they’re know they’re getting older based on their algorithms and style choices. Check out the only podcast released this week tha...

George catches us up on his experience at the Society of American Magician's National Convention in Appleton, Wisconsin. This year's convention was special in that it was the 100th anniversary of the passing of the legendary magician, Harry Houdini, and held in his adoptive hometown. George walks us through his busy week as stage manager, overseeing a number of productions, enjoying some lectures,...

This week’s guest is podcaster, comedian, musician, actor, and model, Juan Montoya! Juan discusses his unique approach to how he records each individual episode of his podcast. He also talks about how he did things “backwards,” by starting his podcast before becoming a comedian. Juan also tells us about how comedy led to forming his comedy band and producing a number of successful theme shows at M...

This week’s guest is professional wrestler Jeff Noise! Jeff tells us about his surprising start in the business; so surprising, he didn’t even know he was going to wrestle until he got to the venue! He goes on to tell us about training with some of today’s top names in professional wrestling, as well as his time with his mentors, including some stories with the late-great Balls Mahoney, who George...

Patrick & George talk about hit shows they have not seen before to each other's surprise. Patrick then gives us a recap on his experience at Phoenix Fan Fusion, the biggest pop culture convention in the city! We hear about Latch Key Kidz, the debate panels, and a little bit about the Geek Spelling Bee!   Patrick can be found on social media @patrickbeancomedy as well as at his website patrickb...

This week’s guest is a wealth of knowledge regarding magic, Marc DeSouza! Marc takes us through how magic found him and his early days as a performer. The conversation then switches to how he built his collection, which now is on display at The House of Magic in Glenside, PA. Marc shares his wisdom in this near two-hour conversation, which still somehow does not feel like we have even scratched th...

Patrick informs us that he has just now caught up on nine year old news about the film "Super Size Me," which leads to the boys looking at the film in a new way. They discuss how that film, and other stories, real and fake, have affected the way our county consumes food and drink. George tells us about his favorite tourist attraction he ever went to, The Heart Attack Grill (unfortunately now close...

George informs us that he is now the President of SAM Number 4 (Congratulations George!). George then tells us a little bit about what it’s like at magic conventions and when hanging out with a group of magicians. They boys then discuss the revitalization of physical media in a very digital world.   Patrick can be found on social media @patrickbeancomedy as well as at his website patrickbeancomedy...

Patrick gives credit to George for the way he hauls his entire act with him, as he has done a lot of gear lugging for Ball Busters. George then starts to discuss a pro wrestling storyline to Patrick, which sets Patrick off on the commercialization and hiring of questionable people. They then discuss wrestling star Maxwell Jacob Friedman (AEW, as well as appearances in “Happy Gilmore 2” & “The...

George and Patrick discuss the rising temperatures in their regions of the county. Patrick is prepping for Phoenix Fan Fusion, and George is prepping for his Seaside Heights Boardwalk performances. George talks about how he's dialed in his show to be ready for multiple performances a night, and compares it to the bigger productions he has worked on over the years. All that and more- including some...

Have you ever wondered watched a movie about comedians or magicians and wondered how accurate it is? This week, Patrick and George discuss their favorite movies and TV depictions about their respective arts. They talk about what they like and do not like about some of their favorites. Patrick’s list is long, George’s is shorter, but more to the point. Comment below with your favorite movies about...