Darren Carter - Pocket Party

From the Movie Creed, A Gentleman, and In the Game....my guest this week Malik B  began his comedy/acting career as a professional boxer.   He now tours with Bryan Callen and Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin.  We sat down at the Hollywood Improv after our shows and had a great talk about boxing, comedy, life and NEVER GIVING UP. Please share the link to the show on your social media and make som...

Happy 2020 We are kicking the year off with bang and a lot of laughs. Mike Black is a podcast favorite and you'll soon find out why. He is hilarious and this week week we talk about his weight loss journey. Kevin Alderman is back from the road and joins us with great tales  of his Miami underworld days. Scary stuff lol Please share the link to the show on your social media and make someones day. ....

We back...Happy 2020! Former NYPD Transit Cop/TV Star/Movie Star and comedian John DiResta and I talk Building stuff, The Irishman, Ideas for gifts, Goals for the new year and much much more! Thank you @YellowMugInc @ClintonP.Desveaux @PhilWhite MF @MadTalent @AJBosox @it'sterry @MikeKnoxComedy @baywatchboy @MyBurbankNews @TommyGodlove Remz and everybody who has retweeted the link to the show, don...

As an appreciation  for your support, donations, sharing the links and rating and subscribing on iTunes I'm posting EXTRA Bonus episodes :-) I'm joined by the always funny Frazer Smith! We just had lunch at the famous Smokehouse across from Warner Brothers in Burbank and decided to do a Christmas Podcast.  Frazer is hilarious and a pro on the mic. This episode is a lot of fun.  Please share the li...

SPECIAL EDITION CHRISTMAS/HANUKKAH BONUS! As an appreciation  for your support, donations, sharing the links and rating and subscribing on iTunes I'm posting EXTRA Bonus episodes :-) This episode I'm joined by my comedy pals Marty Ross...who just turned 80! He has great stories about growing up in New York in the 40's and 50's  and more! Frank Cronin  aka Glowpunk aka Frances Cronin walks Ireland...

SPECIAL EDITION CHRISTMAS BONUS!  As an appreciation  for your support, donations, sharing the links and rating and subscribing on iTunes I'm posting EXTRA Bonus episodes :-)  This episode I'm joined by my comedy pals Ary Azizian and Lou Santini! I get schooled by a millennial (Thanks Ary!) and we have a lot of laughs. We talk Ice Cream trivia, Spelling bees, gadgets, Christmas Songs and much more...

SPECIAL EDITION CHRISTMAS BONUS! As an appreciation  for your support, donations, sharing the links and rating and subscribing on iTunes I'm posting EXTRA Bonus episodes :-) This episode we talk working at a Christmas Tree lot, believing in Santa, the best gift to receive, how to change a child's life, advice from  a billionaire and much much more! . Please share the link to the show on your socia...

SPECIAL EDITION CHRISTMAS BONUS!  From Coco, Happy Feet, Mad TV and more. Comedian Johnny Sanchez joins us for this special episode! We talk growing up in the 80's, Sears Wish book, Christmas presents, Board games, Skateboards, bikes, parenting, relationship advice, tech gifts and much much more! Please share the link to the show on your social media and make someones day. You never know who might...

This episode was a lot of fun. We talk Dad life, relationships, boxing, Chess, motivation, reaching out to mentors, Improv, city snobs, starting out as a comedian, comedy advice, cracker barrel, positive attitude, open mics in 2019, over used joke topics and much much more! My cohost this episode is friend and comedian Ary Azizian Please share the link to the show on your social media and make som...

As the great Neil Sedaka sang, "Breaking Up IS Hard To Do".  This Thanksgiving Episode, Manny, Flip and I talk about the ups and downs of divorce and moving on.  As usual, it's a lot of laughs with these guys and you'll see why they both headline around the world.  Manny and Flip are hilarious and we talk about everything from Twilight Zone to Zoos to getting attacked by Lions to travel tips to wh...

I remember hearing Bruce on the radio when I was 13 years old and repeating his jokes at school. I wish I could remember the joke lol Seven years later I got to open for him. The experience was mind blowing. SO FUNNY! Bruce has written books, made films, toured, appeared on The Simpsons and much much more. Great episode and a real treat to have him on.  Please share the link to the show on your so...

This week I am joined by comedians Steve Simeone and Lee Syatt! We talk Popeye's Chicken Sandwich, meeting women on Craigs List, Cursing, Speed Dating, Cursing, Halloween memories, gratitude lists, Jocko Willink, Jiu-Jitsu and much much more! Please share the link to the show on your social media and make someones day. You never know who might need to hear it. YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/us...

A few weeks ago my family and I moved and I found a not so nice letter that had been sent to me 14 years ago.  Yikes! John DiResta did a gig and got a not so nice text after the show.  Double Yikes!! We dive DEEP into it both.  I also name a few random NYC Subway stops and see if DiResta has any stories for us.  No Surprise....he does.   Great episode with lots of laughs! John DiResta is an Americ...

Author of FOUR books and one of my new favorite guests Lou Santini!  We talk really rich people, Bill Cosby, Class Clowns, Pranks, Spelling Bees, bad manners, good manners, keys to success, childhood, embarrassing moments, showbiz, and much much more! Lou has a funny way of pointing out and calling out amateur behavior of people that have no social etiquette and need a wake up call. This is a real...

Great reconnecting with my buddy Rajiv Satyal. Funny, quick witted and hard working.  We talk about everything from R. Kelly to Willie Nelson to  sharing embarrassing stories to his show that he is doing Oct 30 for the U.S. House of Representatives on Capitol Hill.  USA! USA! USA! Rajiv Satyal is a Los Angeles-based comedian/host.  Satyal has some interesting claims to fame:  he Opened for Indian...

Fun episode this week with the quick witted Gary Cannon.  We recorded this podcast before our shows at the world famous Improv at Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Gary and I talk Joker (Some spoilers), some things we have in common with Joker, awful jobs, the delusion you have to have sometimes have and  yet drench yourself with optimism to make it in showbiz.  GPS Technology,  another pop up alpha male quiz a...

He's BACK! Had a blast recording this episode and it's a treat to work with someone this talented.  We talked Alpha Male tests, a quiz to see if you are doing old guy behavior, Halloween, Joker, Snoop Dogg, Gas prices and high cost of living and much much more! Josh Robert Thompson has been on Family Guy for eight seasons and voiced and operated Geoff Peterson the animatronic human skeleton that s...

Tom Dreesen has had over 500 television appearances, opened for Frank Sinatra, written books, and has toured around the world. Dreesen continues to perform today. He is also involved in philanthropic endeavors and hosts and annual golf tournament called the Tom Dreesen Celebrity Classic.  It was great to sit down with Tom and talk about his great career and also words of wisdom he has picked up al...

I want to thank my guest, Army Veteran Paul Lilley for sharing his fascinating  story.  Both segments flew by fast and we are joined on this half by the great Frazer Smith.  Frazer can be heard weekly in Los Angeles on 95.5 KLOS FM.  "The one thing you need to understand is that you are never alone in this fight. Whether it's on the battlefield or off it, whether it's you or someone  you know. You...

I want to thank my guest, Army Veteran Paul Lilley for sharing his fascinating  story.  This hour flew by fast and we will be posting the  2nd half later this week.  "The one thing you need to understand is that you are never alone in this fight. Whether it's on the battlefield or off it, whether it's you or someone you know. You always have Brothers and Sisters who will be there for you to give y...

You put your two week notice in at your job....you then put your two week notice in at your apartment...you are ready to leave San Diego and and move to Los Angeles and marry your fiancé .....and then SHE CALLS OFF THE WEDDING. Yikes!  What would you do? San Diego Doug calls in and we hear what happens next. This episode is a lot of fun and moves fast. We now a Facebook group. Seach Pocket Party P...

Today I am joined by award-winning author, "Confessions of a Bronx Bookie" and "Da Mick" Billy O'Connor. He's a former FDNY LT and First Responder at 9/11, Vietnam Vet, Nightclub owner, and Bookie. Billy O’Connor was born in County Cork, Ireland, and grew up on the Bronx streets. After Vietnam, Billy was a Teamster, a pub and restaurant owner, and before becoming a N.Y.C firefighter for 23 years,...

This week my guest is the great Steven Pearl! On this episode we talk everything from our mutual love of The Doors and music of the 60's 70's and 80's....working in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles at The Comedy Store and now performing and living in Las Vegas.   Steven Pearl wrote for Robin Williams (Credits: An Evening with Robin Williams), writing and working with such comedic legends as Sa...

Marc Maron is a fan and so am I.  Frazer Smith is a standup comic and radio legend. Listen in on our conversation as we recap our week in Las Vegas! Aug 27 I'll be headlining at Noche Azul in Santa Clarita get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/darren-carter-and-friends-comedy-show-tickets-69107724063 We now a Facebook group. Seach Pocket Party Podcast on FB and join the party!  Support th...

You may know Ahmed Ahmed from many TV and Film credits including Iron Man, Maron, Sullivan and Son, and not a TV show or Movie but real life....Ahmed is the comic that Florida Man called 911 in Spring of 2019.   Ahmed Ahmed speaks his mind with no apologies. Must listen if you want to hear the dark side of show business.  Aug 27 I'll be headlining at Noche Azul in Santa Clarita get tickets here: h...