Behind The Funny

This was an interesting week in the Acement. Our friend Dan O'Brien came in with his documentary film partner Steve LaBonte thinking they were filming the podcast when we wanted them as the guests. Dan is a comic that has performed with us and now films amazing documentaries with Steve. They are currently working on "Waves Of Laughter", a film about RI comedy. Check out the trailer at https://www....

This week we revisit our lisit from Ep 54 "It's Going To Be A Bad Gig When". This is the list of things we came up with that as comics when we show up to a gig if any of these exists, we know it's going to be a bad gig. We refer to the list all the time and we wanted to add a few more. Good friend and funny comic Mark Riccadonna joins us in the Acement to help us out. Check out M...

Steve Hofstetter joins us in the Acement for a great conversation. Steve has over 200m views on YouTube, he's been nominated for a Nobel Prize, had a Number 1 Comedy Album on Apple, and his book "Ginger Kid" was a Top 5 pick on Amazon. Just to name a couple things. Best part is, even an accomplished comedian like Steve has a Funny Bad Gig Story. Check out Steve at https://www.stevehofstetter.com/...

Mollie Sperduto joins us in the Acement for a fun conversation. We met Mollie working with her in NJ and hit it off. She's funny and charming on stage and has a great story. Mollie even has the experience to change your oil while making you laugh, listen to her Funny Bad Gig to found out why. Check out Mollie at https://molliesperduto.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/mollie.sperduto Check out...

Lynn Harris joins us in the Acement to discuss Gold Comedy, her online collabrative community where members can take class, join events, and take part in a ton of resources in comedy writing, pitches, tv pilots, and much more. Lynn started in comedy by taking a class and performing stand up so of course she has the experience for us to ask for her Funny Bad Gig Story. Check out Lynn Harris at http...

Mark McGwin joins us in the Acement for some bourbon and to talk comedy. A successful web designer, comedian, and comedy show producer, Mark has a lot of talents. He's produced some great shows with Gimme Laughs Productions. As a comedian, what was his Funny Bad Gig? Check out Mark at https://www.facebook.com/markmcgwin www.aceaceto.lol www.scotthigginscomedy.com

Dan Geurin joins us in the Acement from Upstate NY. Teacher by day comedian by night, does Dan ever have to worry about those paths crossing? He's built an impressive resume of comics his worked with and places he's performed, but of course no comedian is immune from the Funny Bad Gig Story. Check out Dan at https://www.instagram.com/dangeurin/ https://www.aceaceto.lol/ https://scotthiggin...

PJ Thibodeau joins us for a bourbon in the Acement as we talk about his "don't call it a comeback". PJ talks about stepping away to focus on coaching basketball and his return to more stage time. A staple in the New England comedy scene for years, it's a welcome sight to see PJ with a mic in his hand. Check out PJ at https://www.facebook.com/pjthibodeau https://www.aceaceto.lol/...

Everybody's Brother John Perotta joins us in the Acement to talk about his new book " How Comedy Saved My Life: My Wild Journey of Addiction, Recovery & Making the Ultimate Comeback - Tales of a Navy Sailor, Prison Guard, Stand-Up Comic & Father". John helped a lot of comics get there start, he's opened up for Bill Burr and Tammy Pescatelli, he's in the RI Comedy Hall...

Annie " Bananie " Powell joins us in the Acement for a great conversation. She has had to overcome adversity and tragedy several times but came through with her sense of humor intact. Starting in LA unintentionally, she never looked back. Her quick wit was on display in this episode, did Scott and Ace could keep up? Check out Annie at https://www.facebook.com/annie.powell.39 or https://www.instagr...

Our good friend Jerry Caruso joins us in the Acement. Jerry is known for performing at many fundraisers and is known for giving back. Not only is he a New England comedy veteran, he runs a comedy class and has his own local TV show "Jerry Duty". Check out Jerry at https://www.facebook.com/jerry.caruso.378 Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ  to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your B...

Aaron Leidecker joins us in the Acement to discuss his stand up and his new children's book "Bowie's Backyard". It's based on his actual pet. Check out Aaron at https://www.facebook.com/aaron.leidecker.3 Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ  to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins  

Our 400th Episode is a Wow Moment for Ace and Scott. Stand up great Doug Stanhope joins us in the Acement. He is known for The Man Show and Howard Stern's show where he is a favorite. His wow moment was a first for BTF and imagine what his Funny Bad Gig can be. Check out Doug at https://www.dougstanhope.com/ and his latest special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEJQO-1DADI Go to  https://www.buym...

The Penultimate BTF Episode deserves a special guest and Ace did not disappoint. The one constant on BTF Podcast is our weekly bourbon date, so Ace booked Bourbon Barry as this week's guest. Barry is a bourbon enthusiast with an a large following on Social Media. We discussed great bourbons, how to taste them, and compared favorites. Check out Bourbon Barry at all his links https://linktr.ee/there...

Mike Lukas joins us in the Acement from Texas. Mike spent over 20 years as a touring comic, including appearances on Comedy Central and NBC Late Nite TV. He then took a shot a writing a became an accomplished author and coach. Check out Mike at https://mike-lukas.com or https://funnymuscle.com Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ  to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at ...

NY Comic Tom Daddario joins us in the Acement. Tom is know for is high energy on stage is not afraid to push button. Recently he was in a movie called Pancakes and Syrup. What was Tom's Funny Bad Gig Story? Check out Tom's movie at: https://pancakesandsyrup.net/ Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ  to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at  https://www.teepublic.com/stores...

Pat McCloud joins us in the Acement this week. You may recognize Pat's name from Scott's previous snide remarks, so we start with clearing the air. Pat is known for his ability to meet and get pictures with some very famous people including one that flew him home on a private jet. Pat is well known and well liked in the Boston Comedy Community. Check out Pat at https://www.facebook.com/pat.mcloud....

Alex Cureau joins us in the Acement. Starting comedy in New Orleans and making a name for himself where he was noticed by Matt Rife. Alex started touring with Matt and now is headling his own shows when not working on tour. He's got a great work ethic when comes to his act. What was his funny bad gig story? Check out Alex at https://www.facebook.com/alex.cureau.14/ or https://www.instagram.com/ale...

Tuck Tucker joins us in the Acement to talk about starting comedy in Maine and becoming a headliner there. Working along side Maine greats like Bob Marley and George Hamm helped sharpen Tuck's skills. Besides stand up, he also is a skilled improv performer. Check Tuck out at https://www.facebook.com/tuck.tucker.31/ Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ  to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. ...

Brian Mulhern from Jaxon & the Pharmacist on Ground Control Radio joins us in the Acement. Brian is a frequent favorite guest, especially when discussing anything SNL. Brian has worked with Phil Hartman and is friends with Will Forte. He is an accomplished comedy writer and playwright. We discuss the SNL50 Special and the casts and decades of SNL. Check out Brian's Radio show at https://www.gr...

Leonard Kimble and Nick Gordon, owners of the Great Falls Comedy Club in Maine, join us in the Acement. Comics before starting their own comedy club, it was in 2018 when Leonard took Nick's comedy writing class that this duo came together. What made them get on stage the first time? What was their Funny Bad Gig moment? Listen and find out. Check out Great Falls Comedy Club at https://greatfall...

Mark Scalia host of Radio Irregardless is our guest in the Acement this week. Not only is he the host of a successful online radio show, Mark has had an amazing career as a comedian and actor. Mark also established the Salem Comedy Festival in 2016. We covered a lot of territory in this conversation, including Mark's very own Funny Bad Gig story. Check out Mark at https://www.facebook.com/Mark...

Tim Ferrell joins us in the Acement this week. Tim is a legend in Maine Comedy. He is a well known comedy teacher and performer. He has helped many comedians get their start. Was his Funny Bad Gig story his show or a students? Listen and find out. Check out Tim at https://www.facebook.com/timcomedy/ Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ  to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gea...

Lisa Genova joins us in the Acement this week to talk about her new book More Or Less Maddy. It's. a story of a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability of "normal" life to pursue a career in stand up comedy. Lisa Genova's first book, Still Alice, was made into a movie with Julianne Moore. Lisa actually took a class and performed stand up to prepare f...

Chris Duffy joins us in the Acement this week. We discuss his live show Wrong Answers Only where he has comedians come on with scientists and his podcast How To Be A Better Human, which Ace and Scott could certainly benefit from. We find out Chris started in Boston and we have familiar friends. Check out Chris at https://chrisduffycomedy.com/ Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ  to buy...