Behind The Funny

Comedy Legend Bob Nelson joins Scott and Ace in the Acement. Bob was once in a comedy group with Rob Bartlett and Eddie Murphy called "The Identical Triplets". In 1985, Rodney Dangerfield's 9th Annual Young Comedians Special introduced major comic like Rita Rudner, Yakov Smirnoff, Sam Kinison, Bob Saget, and Louie Anderson. One standout was Bob Nelson, a hilarious comic with characte...

This week Ace and Scott talk with Jesse Miller at her office in MA.  Jesse is a disabled 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.   Check out Jess at https://www.jessmillercomedy.com/ Go to  https://www....

Paul Elwell joins us in the Acement this week. Paul was a Boston comic for over 20 years beginning in 1997. He was on Comedy Central and a freelance comedy writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Dennis Miller. Slowing down before the pandemic and has not returned to stand up. He is currently part owner of the children's property Beantown Pals, with former guest Tom Hayes. Check out Paul...

Dawn Tyler joins us in the Acement.  Dawn is a newcomer to the comedy scene but she is definitely making a mark! She's a triple threat on stage as a comedian, actor and singer. And now she can add promoter/booker to her resume. Check out Dawn at https://www.facebook.com/dawn.smith.125 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee. com/behindthefQ  to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at  https://w...

What do you get when 2 radio legends reunite in the Acement? Radio Gold! If you were a listener of Boston radio station WFNX in the 90's you remember the hilarious duo Jaxon & The Pharmacist, Paul Jaxon & Brian Mulhern (The Pharmacist).  The duo went their separate ways in the late 90's and after their two solo careers were recently cut short, they are reuniting. Join Ace this week with Jaxon & Th...

Nick Albanese is in the Acement this week.  Nick has been a friend of the show for years (see "Little Buddy episode). He is not only a comedian but an established playwright and actor. He has produced 2 award winning one man shows about both himself and former Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci. His newest project is a TV Pilot called "Death or Taxes", a dark comedy. Join the guys as they talk to Nick...

Brad Pierce returns to the Acement with a whole bunch of new stories.  Brad never disappoints and again he delivers.  You can always count on Brad to open his mouth and put himself in situations that make for great entertainment for us.  Who does Brad think should wear signs?  Find out in this episode.  Check out Brad at https://www.facebook.com/TheGoldenMicProductions Go to  https://www.buymeacof...

Comedian John Iavarone joins us in the Acement tonight.  John survived a childhood as the only boy in a house with a single mom and four older sisters. “I was 12 years old still waiting to get my period." This wise-cracking, joke craftsman also brings a physical act (handstands!) that has made him popular at clubs, colleges and casinos all across the country. Join Ace & Scott as they go Behind the...

The Prince of Mystery, Skip Daniels, is in the Acement this week. He joins Scott and Ace and discuss how his love of magic led him to performing but his quick wit and sense of humor brought his act to all new stages. As a comic a joke can bomb, as a magician a trick can fail, the pressure is twice when you combine the two. Check out Skip at https://www.facebook.com/skip.daniels.1 Go to  https://ww...

Good friend of the show, Brian Vincent is in the Acement tonight to finally tell his story. A self proclaimed sit down comic, Brian is a call back to the old school comics like Don Rickles and Pat Cooper. He is as funny off stage as he is on. Brian is a great story teller and his path to the stage is filled with laughs.  https://www.facebook.com/brian.vincent.750 Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee. c...

Jonathan Groff (not that one) is in the Acement tonight. Jonathan started a career in stand-up in the New England scene, but after moving to the West Coast he established himself as a writer, producer, and actor. He has produced and written for TV shows like Scrubs, How I Met Your Mother, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Happy Endings, and Black-ish (just to name a few)! Check out Jonathan at https:...

Frank Vignola joins Scott and Ace in the Acement.  We start with a "Frank" discussion about sobriety and ovecoming addiction. Frank has appeared on Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, SiriusXM, and has performed at Montreal's prestigious "Just for Laughs" Comedy Festival. Ace and Frank reminisce about working together in the early 2000's and more recently Scott and Frank working together at the legendar...

Jason Pollock joins Ace and Scott in the Acement for this weeks chat. Known for his awkward style, Jason performed at legendary clubs like Stand Up NY, Carolines, and Dangerfields. He also managed Rascal's in Cherry Hill NJ making connections with some of the best comics working. Jason has a great story about appearing as Bigfoort in Judah Friedlander's "How To Beat Up Anybody".  What did Jason ov...

Dario Mercadante joins Ace and Scott in the Acement this week. Dario has been a staple in the Western Massachusetts/Connecticut comedy scene for over 25 years. He has made the decision to retire from comedy and on Sunday May 21st and will be performing on his last show with a stellar lineup of headliners. Listen as we discuss why he became a comic, his wow moments and what was his funny bad gig? G...

Paul Taro joins Ace and Scott in the Acement today. Paul is a rising star in the CT/NY comedy scene achieving runner up in the Connecticut's Funniest Comic Contest within his first few years. He has a really unique background and is a great storyteller.  Check out Paul at https://www.facebook.com/paul.taro.9406 Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee. com/behindthefQ  to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get...

Brian Holland joins Ace and Scott in the Acement.  Brian is a blue-collar guy by day and hilarious comic by night. Hailing from Central Massachusetts (Leicester to be exact), he brings everyday working class situations to the stage.  Check out Brian at https://www.facebook.com/brian.holland.503 Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee. com/behindthefQ  to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear at...

Matt Barry is this weeks guest in the Acement. Matt has performed in clubs, theaters, bars, and apartments in his 8 years. In 2013 he was crowned “New England’s Best Bar Comic” and in 2015, took third place in “Last Comix Standing,” a competition between 120 comics at Mohegan Sun. Matt has opened for national acts including Tom Green, Gilbert Gottfried, and Harland Williams. 4/20 was the perfect t...

Mike Koutrobis joins Ace and guest host Alan Moreau in the Acement. Mike has been a stand-up for over twenty years, performing at places like the Borgata in Atlantic City, Dangerfields & Gotham in NYC, Foxwoods & Mohegan, as well as entertaining US troops overseas. Mike's movies and television roles include Bleed For This, Back Bay & Dead Reckoning, as well as many commercials. He hasn't been on s...

With Scott out, Derrick Fonseca cohosts with Ace. They talk to comedian Dustin Chafin. Born in a doublewide trailer in Kilgore, Texas he was the son of a used-car salesman and a grandson of Choctaw Native Americans, yet Dustin is so much more. Boxed and won Golden Gloves, missionary work in the Chilean mountains, TV writer, and done standup all over the world! Check him out at https://dustinchafin...

In the late 80's & early 90's you couldn't turn on a comedy special without seeing Roger Kabler and his off the wall, high energy, impression filled act. He was the Zima guy in commercials and starred in the sitcom Rhythm & Blues. He took his passion for Robin Williams and released a movie called "Being Robin". Join Ace & Scott as they go behind the funny with Roger Kabler!  https://beingrobinthem...

Ace and Scott decide to start our 7th season with a re-issue of our episode with Myq Kaplan.  From his early days in Boston to his appearance on late night shows like Conan, Seth Myers, and James Corden, we covered a lot of ground.  Myq has several great albums that we highly recommend.  Check them out at https://myqkaplan.com/ Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee. com/behindthefQ  to buy us a coffee o...

James Firth and Derrick Fonseca join Ace in the Acement while Scott's away at a gig.  We catch up with the two younger comics talking about day jobs, comedy after the pandemic, and where stand up is going.  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

 Ace & Scott talk to Mike Keller (owner of The Comedy Bus) and old friend of the show Brad Pierce. We've invited Mike on to talk about his new venture, The Comedy Bus, he started last Fall in Providence, and what his plans are for the future of it. It's only been a few months since Brad's been on, so you know he has more crazy experiences to tell us about!  Check out The Comedy Bus at https://www....

Anthony Smith aka Mr Kuze' (Koozay) is in the Acement this week, talking about comedy, becoming a show producer and where the name Mr Kuze' comes from and what it means. Anthony works his but off on his kraft, so what drives him?  Check out Mr Kuze' at https://www.facebook.com/anthony.t.smith.12 Go to  https://www.buymeacoffee. com/behindthefQ  to buy us a coffee or a bourbon.  Get your BTF gear a...

Tyler Boeh joins us in the Acement from Portland.  Tyler started in Portland, worked his way up there, in Boston, LA, and is now based back in Portland as a national touring headliner.  Scott and Ace reminisce about working with him and discuss his start and the differences in all the comedy scenes his been a part of. Tyler tells about getting his Dry Bar Comedy special and of course we finish up...