Behind The Funny

We were so excited to have Eric Hofer in the Acement this week. He started at Periwinkle's and instantly became a crowd favorite. Besides being a comic he became the owner of a comedy club, which he did not have long due to mishandling. He was very candid and open, he's just riding the wave of life.

Steve Halligan joins us in the Acement this week. Winner of the Beantown Comedy Riots, featured on the Headliner for Recovery Comedy and on the Addicts Comedy Tour. What turning point when he became a father led him to where he is today? https://www.stevehalligan.com/

Corey Gee joins us in the Acement to talk about his quick rise in comedy and having to stop due to a conflict at his day job. Corey made a tough choice but after biding his time he made his return to the stage to pursue his passion. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FWnkmkZf3e2glmUSB3N8S

Bill Simas joins Ace and Scott in the Acement to talk about his new comedy venture.  Coming April 2022.  https://thecomedypark.com/

Ace and Scott are excited to have James Firth in the Acement. James has been doing comedy 5 years, he has an odd perspective and very dry delivery which crowds love. He also graduated nursing school on the doorstep of a pandemic so we are excited to learn how he's navigated being a nurse and comedian the past few years.

Kody Brunet is an up-and-coming comic who is getting himself noticed in the CT comedy scene. He talks about overcoming obstacles and the ones that have made him stronger.

Ed "The Machine" Regine joins Ace and Scott in the Acement to talk about his acting and comedy career, starting his own comedy club, quitting cruise ships, and writing his book "Welcome To The Stage: How A Forgotten Dream Became A Reality" https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Stage-Forgotten-Became-Reality/dp/166321039X

Eddie Brill joins us in the Acement this week. Eddie is a well respected, very funny and talented stand up comedian. He talks about his start while attending Emerson College thru his years working on The Late Show with David Letterman as the warm up comic and Stand Up Comedy Talent Coordinator. Go to https://www.eddiebrill.com/ for info

Justin Michael Morales stops by the Acement this week to discuss filming documentaries, attempting stand up, becoming an award winning mixologist and restauranteur, and developing his own incredible bourbon. Check out Justin's bourbon at https://www.savorupndown.com/  

Jimmy Dunn is in the Acement with Scott and Ace this week. Jimmy's comedy start was unconventional but effective. He definitely had talent but he also had a work ethic which brought him to a late night show where he met his hero and to the CBS sitcom "The McCarthy's" Check out Jimmy at https://jimmydunn.com/ or his podcast with Tony V http://twobostonguys.weebly.com/  

We recently had Jay Burns and Brian Vincent join us for an episode to catch up on comedy and Jay's new podcast "Kill Smarter". It was such a blast Ace and Scott wanted to revisit the episode their alter egos Sister Imogene and Grandma Martha came to the studio for a visit.

What does an economist, working for HBO, who loves comedy, do in his spare time. Come up with the idea for Comedy Central. Art Bell was in the Acement this week and shared his story with Scott and Ace on how he came up with the idea for Comedy Central and how it came to be. You can read about it in his book Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor. https://www.amazo...

Normally we have an episode about the paranormal before Halloween. Ace booked a whole month of themed guests for Scottober 2021. Started with an inspiring story from comedian Dave Kane, then clips from episodes with actor David Naughton "American Werewolf In London", Cody Ray DesBiens & Satori Hawes "The Paranormal Couple", Ken DeCosta "Riseup Paranormal", and Jason Hawes "Ghost Hunters, Ghost Nat...

We continue our look back at 2021, starting with a collection of Ace's "To Your Point" moments then continue with great stories from Rob Bartlett, Mo Mandel, Nick Pasyanos, Martin Olsen, Jay Burns and Brian Vincent.

This episode we look back at some great one liners, incredible wow moments, and some awesome stories from 2021. Includes Paul Bond, Richie Byrne, Cal Verduchi, Jackie Flynn, Andrew Kennedy, Brian Kiley, Jack Lynch, Sean Morey, Kevin Mulhern, Mark Riccadonna, Al Romas, Dave Russo, Shea Spillane, Jimmy Tingle, Rick Walker

This episode Scott and Ace look back at some of the best moments from 2021, including musical moments, relationship issues, great stories and awesome one liners. Including Tom Anzalone, Judy Carter, Bobby Braciola, Gregg Boggis, Tyler Hittner, Chris McGuire, Dwayne Perkins, Mike Murray, Brad Pierce, Kirsten Logan, Brian and Carla Mulhern

One of our favorite episodes, the yearly recap of the Best of the Funny Bad Gigs from 2021. Comic stories from Judy Carter, Tom Anzalone, Tyler Hittner, Chris McGuire, Wes Martens, Greg Boggis, Mark Riccadonna, Al Romas, Rich Walker, Cal Verduchi, Jimmy Tingle, Brian Kiley, Richie Byrne, Paul Bond, Bobby Braciola, Chance Langton, Mo Mandel, Claudia Stavola, and Jackie Flynn.

Frank Santorelli is not only known for being Georgie the Bada Bing bartender on the Sopranos, he is also a hilarious comedian and one of the best storytellers.  He is still the only comedian we know of to have comedy banned in a town after one of his shows. Listen and find out why. 

Claudia Stavola checks into the Acement this week. Claudia hosts the Monsters of Rock radio show so we start with a rock conversation. We turn to comedy and learn how not fitting in brought her to the stage and to be the opener for some big acts. Claudia has no fear on stage so we also discuss pushing the envelope. Check out Claudia at https://www.claudiacomedy.com/

Our friend Kirsten Logan joins us in the Acement to talk about Bourbon, inappropriate jokes and dealing with cancel culture. Check out www.kirstenlogan.com  

Jay Burns & Brian Vincent return to talk about what's going on with Jay's new podcast called "Kill Smarter", their Flannel/Polyester production company, and all the Werther's originals in Brian's pocket.

Our favorite subject is the funny bad gig story. What makes a gig bad? Comics don't always know walking in but occasionally there are signs. Ep 54 "You Know It's A Bad Gig When" Ace and Scott had John Perotta and Mike McCarthy in to come up with a top ten list of things that comics run into that they know it'll be a bad gig. It ended up being a top 12 list. We reference that episode all the time,...

Ken DeCosta joins us in the Acement to help us wrap up Scottober. Ken is the founder of RISEUP paranormal and has a lot of experience with paranormal investigations. You've heard his voice on previous years October episodes when Tom Stewart played examples of EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomenon). We talk about his history including investigations at the Lizzie Borden House. Check out RISEUP at http:...

Sitting in for Ace this week is our favorite Scottober friend, Tom Stewart. Tom and Ace arranged for special guests to join us this week. Cody Ray DesBiens and Satori Hawes, curators or The Paranormal Couple's Haunted Museum were in the Acement and they brought items from their collection. We discuss the items histories and what they have witnessed. Scott needed extra underwear for this one. Check...

SCOTTober continues in the Acement with David Naughton. David was the star of "An American Werewolf In London" and "Hot Dog: The Movie" and he was well know for his Dr. Pepper ads. Besides acting, David had a huge musical hit with the song "Makin' It", the theme song from his sitcom. Check out David's movies at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0622544/