Behind The Funny

  Patrick Collins is not only a comedian but also produces some very successful comedy shows.  Pat had two starts in comedy, one at 18 and another one years later.  His early run in comedy he did open mics with comics like Patrice O'Neal and Dane Cook.  Growing up in an Irish family helps your comedy chops as well.  https://collinscomedyevents.com           This weeks sponsor, Amazon Fire TV Stick...

Colleen Galvin has been a regular on the New England comedy scene for awhile.  She is quick witted and very funny.  Ace and I have known her for awhile but did not know all the stories we heard on this episode.  She overcame many obstacles and bad dates, which made for some very funny stories.

Part 2 of our conversation with Boston Comedy Legend Mike McDonald.  He started in the late seventies and has been a headliner in the New England comedy scene ever since.  Any comedian would love to have Mike's career.  Ace and I have looked up to and worked with Mike for many years, now we get to know his back story.   www.comedianmikemcdonald.com

Mike McDonald is a Boston Comedy legend.  He started in the late seventies and has been a headliner in the New England comedy scene ever since.  Any comedian would love to have Mike's career.  Ace and I have looked up to and worked with Mike for many years, now we get to know his back story.   www.comedianmikemcdonald.com  

Tom Stewart comes in this week to talk about his new podcast My Paranormal Story.  Tom was a paranormal investigator and has some of the most amazing stories Ace and I have ever heard.  This type of stuff has always scared me and this conversation didn't help.  Ace was extremely interested and had some great questions, I just sat there sh**ing my pants.  I made a promise I really regret during thi...

Jonathan Tilson looks at things a little differently than we do, that is than anyone does.  He has a unique perspective that is very funny and interesting.  Ace and I have worked with him several times but didn't know much about his background.  That always makes an interesting conversation.

Per her own admission, Sarah Martin is an a**hole.  But some great comedy is the result.  She didn’t have it easy abut makes no excuses. She has worked hard and has made a name for herself as a very funny comedian.  Sarah is not for the faint of heart, but that’s hat Ace and I love about her.... www.sarahmartincomedy.com   www.patreon.com/behindthefunny  

This week we were live at Northeast Comic Con and we talked to one of my very best friends, Stephanie Peters.  She helped me out when I first got started, Ace and I have performed many shows with her.  She burst onto the Boston Comedy scene real quick and has not slowed down since.  She lives life and does comedy on her terms with no apologies.  Stephanie has no problem speaking her mind, trust me...

This week we chatter our way through our conversation with Mark Riley.  Quite cold in Ace’s meat locker aka garage.  Mark was one of the first comics I worked with and we have been friends ever since.  Mark has so many great stories about comedy and refereeing professional hockey.  I love learning new things about friends.  

Rhonda Corey is new to stand up but not to performing.  A very accomplished public speaker and performer.  She has traveled a lot of places performing and Ace and I got to hear a lot of great stories.  It was a bit cold in the podcast garage tonight but the magic fridge is always working.

Funny videos... This week we talk with Brad Pierce of The Golden Mic Productions and Mike Murray.  They have been putting out a series of funny videos on YouTube.  Brad wanted to go on the show Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee so they filmed an example of what it would look like.  The video was very popular, so the filmed several more.  Go to The Golden Mic on YouTube and check them out.

This week Ace and I asked some new comics to come in and discuss breaking into comedy now.  We compare and contrast difference in comedy when Ace started, when I started, and now.  These three comics have a unique perspective and it was a great conversation.  Enjoy this conversation with James Firth, Alan Moreau, Chris Thomas, Ace, and I.

If there was a Mount Rushmore of comedy in Boston, Tony V would be on it.  He's been here before and through the Boston comedy boom. On top of his great comedy career, he has been in Showtime's Brotherhood as well as movies like The Town and The Heat.  One of his most famous rolls was playing a gorilla, seriously.  He now has a podcast, Two Boston Guys Wack a Pie with Jimmy Dunn.  This was an amaz...

James Firth is this weeks guest.  He is a newer comic with a unique style.  Ace and I have both enjoyed working with him and wanted to get to know him better, thus this weeks conversation.

Steve Bjork is a great comic and an even better person.  His family story is amazing.  Working steadily for almost 30 years, he had a lot of stories to tell.  Ace and I enjoyed everyone of them.  Thanks to Skye Restaurant in Norwood MA for hosting.  Podcasting is a constant learning process, and I learned from this episode.  This weeks audio is not our best, but it was a great episode so I didn't...

This episode we talk with radio and comedy veteran Chris Zito.  He has been one of Boston's top comics for a while, add in a career in radio and you have a true entertainer.  We talk about how an interest in acting as a kid led to a long successful career.  Zito is one of Ace's and my all time favorites and it was a lot of fun having him on the podcast.                                    https://m...

Alan Moreau is this weeks guest.  A newer comic with a lot of charisma but he is very grounded.  He knows where he should be in comedy and where he is going.  Very enjoyable conversation.

Ace and I continue our conversation with veteran comic Bill Campbell. Great conversation about the heyday of Boston Comedy and the life of a comedian.

Bill Campbell has been a staple in the New England comedy scene for many years.  Known as a clean hard working comedian.  He's performed clubs, colleges, and cruise ships.  He has his own cable show called The Comedy Corner.  His stories about the hey day of Boston comedy and how the scene has changed was really interesting.  According to Bill, we only scratched the surface with this 2 part episod...

This week we discuss the Rogue Island Comedy Festival.  This the fourth year of the festival and it has really grown.  Katie Latimer who is head of marketing for the festival gives us all the details on the comics and all the shows.  Ace and I are obsessed with one show in particular. http://www.rogueislandcomedyfest.com/

This week we continue our conversation with Rick Beretta.  A veteran of the New England comedy scene.  He's a Periwinkle's alumnus and has a great point of view on comedy.

Rick Beretta is a veteran comic and got his start in the heyday of New England Comedy.  Another one of the legendary Periwinkle's comics.  He has quite the comedy resume.  He's passionate about what he does and Ace and I really enjoyed this conversation.  So much so, we had to make it a two parter.  Enjoy part 1.

Derek Moore dropped by to talk about "The Wrong Todd", a movie he is in that was accepted into the LA Film Festival.  We always enjoy talking to Derek.  It was great to hear about the film, his wrestling try out and his upcoming gig with Artie Lange.  Check out "The Wrong Todd" Facebook page at:  https://www.facebook.com/thewrongtodd  

This week Ace and I travel to Chicopee MA to talk with Jesse Miller.  Jesse is a disable vet that has dealt with depression in her past but has risen above it to become a very accomplished comedian and producer.  Her office walls are covered with promotional flyers and posters for shows she has produced and it is impressive.  

Poppy Champlin is this weeks guest.  Ace and Poppy have been friends for awhile, but this was my first time meeting her.  She's had quite a career.  Poppy is not afraid to ask for opportunities and seizes the moment when they have happened.  She's definitely a success, even though you may not be familiar with her.  Look her up and check out one of her shows. https://www.poppycockprod.com