Behind The Funny

If you're an economist working for HBO and you love comedy, what would you do. Art Bell came up with the idea for Comedy Central. Art Bell joined us in the Acement and shared the story 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.amazon.com/Consta...

Derek Furtado joins us in the Acement this week to breakdown the art of comedy. Derek always offers a perspective on performing comedy and writing that is interesting and this time is no different. His approach to performing gives him a unique voice that makes him a hilarious performer. Check Derek out at https://www.facebook.com/DerekFurtadoComedy/ Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ...

Jim Colliton is today's guest in the Acement. Jim is a Boston Comedy staple and long time friend of Scott and Ace. Comics admire his fast wit and incredible story telling ability. He is prolific writer with multiple specials and recordings including his latest special Ultimate Dad on Youtube. Even a comic with Jim's talent has a great funny bad gig story. Check out Jim at https://jimwhat.c...

Legendary Boston Comedian and Author Mike Donovan is this week's guest. He was presented with the 2023 Boston Comedy Choice Legacy Award. Besides an amazing comedy career, Mike has written over 100 books. A conversation with Mike Donovan is like taking a master class in comedy. Check out Mike's books at https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00N7YRHXY?ingress=0&visitId=9e74e3d6-e355-44d...

Jay Burns and Grandma Martha join us in the Acement so you know this one went off the rails. They come to announce their new project, but Martha gets a few scotches in her and F**k It. Where are the focusing their creativity now? Listen and find out. Check out https://www.facebook.com/jay.burns1 & https://www.facebook.com/brian.vincent.750 for more info Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behi...

This week we have Chuck Stanton & Brad Rohrer from the Funbearable Podcast in the Acement. We discuss their careers in music, film, comedy and their podcast that they do with comedian Ray Harrington. Ray wasn't here so we were going to call this episode "F" Ray Harrington. Check out Funbearable at https://linktr.ee/funbearablepod Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ  t...

Scott tells a story of a famous actor, so he thought, he was talking to online. Ace almost the same. Just so happens good friend of BTF, Tom Stewart, has a Facebook page dedicated to messing with scammers. https://www.facebook.com/messingwithtom , We had fun discussing and reading some of them. Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at ht...

Andrew Kennedy is in the Acement this week. Andrew's father is from England and his mother is from Columbia. He is fluent in Spanish but looks like you'd meet him at an English pub. His stories of growing up in a multi-cultural family, trying stand up, to filming a pilot for CBS made for a very entertaining conversation. Check out Andrew at www.andrewkennedylive.com and his Dry Bar Special...

Comedian Dan Martin joins us in the Acement to talk about his new special that is now available on Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2yF2lbCklo&t=4s . Dan has a an amazing story of overcoming tragedy in his life. It shaped who he is today and has made him a great comedian. You can also download his album at https://danmartincomedy.bandcamp.com/ Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behin...

Johnny Ater joins us in the Acement all the way from Maine. A staple of the Maine comedy scene, he started comedy when he was only in his early 40s. Why start comedy in your 40s? How did he do? Well he just recorded a comedy album. You know doing comedy in Maine Johnny was sure to have a great Funny Bad Gig Story. Check out Johnny Ater at https://www.johnnyatercomedy.com/ Go to  https://www.buymea...

Tyler Hittner joins us in the Acement. Tyler may have trouble walking but he has no problem getting laughs. Constantly working on his craft, he recently earned a residency at the famed Broadway Comedy Club in NYC. Check out Tyler at https://www.facebook.com/Wheelz1990 , Ace Aceto at https://www.facebook.com/ace.aceto.3 , and Scott Higgins at https://www.facebook.com/ScottHigginsFunny Go to  https:...

BTF friend, Myq Kaplan, joins us from the road for this episode from the Acement. Myq is known for his quick witty humor. We never know where the conversation is going to go but we know its always going to be interesting. Why is Myq our favorite comedian the entire flat earth? Listen to today's episode and find out. Check out Myq at https://myqkaplan.com/ Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/be...

Roger Kabler joins us in the Acement to discuss his film Being Robin. Roger is currently working on distribution so the whole world can see his journey being possessed by the spirit of Robin Williams. It's an incredibile story that Roger shares with us. For info on the movie go to https://beingrobinthemovie.com/ to help Roger with the movie go to https://gofund.me/94997e5 a Go to  https://www....

Brad Pierce returns the Acement with whole list of new stories to tell. Ace joins us from the road as we discuss all the situations Brad has put himself in once again. Check out Brad at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552022278766 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  

This week the Acement travels to southern NH for a conversation with Alana Foden.  Ace and Scott were doing a show for Alana so why have Behind The Funny Conversation before hand.  Alana has built a great following for her comedy shows in southern NH and as a comedian.  What was Alana's funny bad gig?  Listen and find out.  To check out Alana, go to https://www.facebook.com/AlanaFoden/   Go to...

Ahmed Bharoocha joins us in the Acement this week.  Ahmed started comedy in New England while attending URI.  He found success in the northeast and made the move to LA.  Ahmed eventually earned a Comedy Central Half Hour Special, appeared on Conan, and was on the show Dream Corp LLC.  When he returned to his alma mater URI to perform in front of 8k people, how did it go?  Listen and find out.  Che...

One of our favorite guests, Mike Murray, is in the Acement this week. Mike goes with Behind The Funny like bourbon and chocolate milk.  Mike is an amazing story teller on and off the stage.  He has a such a unique viewpoint, we love having him on.  What group of people does Mike upset during his Funny Bad Gig story?  Listen and find out.  Check out Mike at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6...

Bill and Bethany Simas join us in the Acement this week to talk about their comedy night fundraising company Funny 4 Funds and their recent acheivement, $10 million raised in 10 years. The company started with a conversation between two comics, Bill Simas and Mike Murray, and now has multiple branches running from Maine to Florida. What made Bill, a successful comic, focus his career on a fundrais...

Doug Guertin joins Scott and Ace in the Acement for a discussion on starting comedy in Worcester MA, his favorite headliners, amazing moments, and his funny bad gigs.  What hugely popular show has Doug never watched?  Listen and find out/. Check Doug out at https://www.facebook.com/digguertin Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ  to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at  h...

Ace and Scott found out that CT club City Steam's Brew Ha Ha Comedy Club was closing so decided to reminisce about the club with friends Max Dolcelli and Linda Belt.  The club opened in the late 80s and has been a staple of CT Comedy ever since. 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-higgin...

Derrick Fonseca joins Ace in the Acement while Scott is in Vegas.  Derrick always is a great conversation and has really good insight on comedy and performing.  Derrick started comedy at 17 yo, so he was already a veteran in his 20's.  A staple in the New England comedy scene and a great friend of the show.  Check out Derrick at https://www.facebook.com/derrick.fonseca Go to  https://www.buyme...

Roddy Thomas joins us in the Acement this week.  Roddy is a long time friend and veteran of the New England comedy scene.  He is a comedian and show producer through his Northeast Comedy Review production company.  Roddy is one of the most likeable people in the northeast comedy scene and a great storyteller.  Check out Roddy Thomas at https://www.facebook.com/comicroddy Go to  https://www.buymeac...

Mike McCarthy returns to the Acement for a discussion on all things stand up comedy.  Mike is one of the best storytellers out there.  He has spent 30 plus years entertaining people nationwide and has the gig stories to go with it, good and funny bady gigs.  Check out Mike at https://www.facebook.com/mike.mccarthy.9231 Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ  to buy us a coffee or a bourbo...

Derek Furtado joins us in the Acement this week.  Derek is a long time friend of the podcast and always and great conversation.  His insight into comedy and performing is always intriguing.  We get into Derek's move to NY from RI and the difference between the scenes.  Check out Derek at https://www.facebook.com/ComedianDerekFurtado/ Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ  to buy us a...

Dan Boulger is our guest this week in the Acement.  We wanted to talk to him for awhile.  Dan is one of those comics who is loved by audiences and comics alike.  Known for his witty writing and sarcastic delivery, we knew he'd be a great conversation.  He loves to push the envelope so we knew the stories would be great, and he didn't disappoint.  Check out Dan at https://www.instagram.com/...