Barbara Holliday

Flappers Presents- Behind the Funny

Comedy EN ↓ 29 episodes

Flappers Presents: Behind the FunnyHosted by Barbara Holliday, owner of Flappers Comedy Club, and Joshua Snyder, the club's Booker. Go behind the curtain of stand-up comedy with candid conversations, insider stories, and unfiltered moments from today's top comics and rising stars. Discover how jokes are built, careers are shaped, and what really happens in the green room. Recorded at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, CA.

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Author

Barbara Holliday

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Comedy

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Latest episode

Nov 5, 2026

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Episodes

Jett Titus on Ep #37 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 05.11.2026

Jett is a stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles and San Francisco. He has opened for many comedians including Preacher Lawson, Christopher Titus, and Rachel Bradley, and performs all over LA, at The Improv and Flappers Comedy Club. Jett is currently a student at Sonoma State University.  Socials: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jettttitus   IG: Jettttitus 

John Campanelli on Ep #36 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 29.10.2026

John's debut comedy album "Nervous" (2013) was highly regarded and led LAFT Magazine to review John as "A comedian for the people." John released his second comedy album, "New Phone, Who Is This?" (2015), which was also well recognized, ranking as #1 for New Comedy Releases during its opening weekend. Both albums are currently available on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. He was featured on the WestJe...

Ilina Cortes on Ep #35 | Flappers Presents - Behind The Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 22.10.2026

Ilina Cortes, a 25-year-old California native, is a rising star in the comedy scene. As a stand-up comedian, actor, and content creator known for her deep conversations and comedy, she has gained popularity on TikTok with her engaging content and has performed at various comedy clubs. Cortes's comedy style is observational, confessional, and narrative-driven, often exploring themes of Latina ident...

Lahna Turner on Ep #35 | Flappers Presents - Behind The Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 15.10.2026

You know Lahna Turner from segments on NBC, Comedy Central, Animal Planet, Netflix, VH1, CMT, and truTV's "How To Be A Grownup." She has performed in top comedy venues and theaters across the world, including many tours for the USO, performing in Iraq at Camp Victory on the steps of Saddam Hussein's palace. Her two comedy albums, "These Lips Could Talk" and "D!@k Jokes And Other Assorted Love Song...

Preacher Lawson & Family | Flappers Presents Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 08.10.2026

Preacher Lawson was born in Portland, Oregon, but raised most of his adolescence in Memphis, TN. He moved 20 times before the age of 10, but if you asked him what city he's from, he'd say Orlando, FL. Because that's where he grew as a comedian. He started writing jokes when he was 16, then decided to perform for the first time a year later on a bet with his mother. Best decision of his life. In 20...

Aziza Stewart on Ep #32 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 24.09.2026

Aziza Stewart is an LA-based actress, comedienne, and writer from Pasadena, California. She is a recent graduate of UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts, where she received her Bachelor's degree in Drama with honors in acting. Known for her sharp wit and vibrant stage presence, Aziza has performed stand-up at famous clubs like The Hollywood Improv and The Comedy Store, and she regularly ho...

Laura Hayden on Ep #31 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 17.09.2026

Laura Hayden (comedian/Doctor/shoe fanatic) recently appeared on Stand Up In Stilettos for TV Guide Network. In addition to numerous other radio, TV and podcasts appearances worldwide in August, she to returned to Scotland for the 5th year in a row to participate in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In July, completed a three -week Middle East military. Laura is currently working on a book, turning h...

Maxi Witrak on Ep #30 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 08.09.2026

Maxi Witrak is a nineties kid living in a modern world. After a heavily  regimented upbringing as a competitive equestrian, her stand-up comedy  speaks about standing up to the status quo, chasing her teenage dreams, and  going back to being a nerdy girl who at one point simply loved horses.    She has performed around the world, including appearing twice at Boom  Chicago Comedy Festival in Amster...

Macey Isaacs on Ep #28 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 01.09.2026

Originally from Austin, Macey studied at the Groundlings and is a nationally touring stand-up comedian. She's featured for comedians such as Shane Torres, Alonzo Bodden, Dean Delray, and Taylor Williamson. She also co-wrote and co-starred in "Pink Trailer," a short film that made its national debut at SXSW. In 2022, she was named one of the Top 35 Comics to Break Out in 2022 by Interrobang. In 202...

Dean Delray on Ep #27 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 25.08.2026

Dean Delray is a case study of turning passion into a labor of love, merging his affinity with music and comedy into a thriving career on stage and a growing podcast network. When he's not talking to musicians on his podcast, Let There Be Talk, chances are he is headed to his next stand-up comedy gig, having performed almost 5,000 times over the past 12 years. This foray into comedy led to the lau...

Kasaun Wilson on Ep #26 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 17.08.2026

Kasaun Wilson is a comedian and writer whose work on THE PROBLEM WITH JON STEWART was recognized in Rolling Stone and nominated for an Emmy and 3 WGA Awards. He has also written for LeVar Burton and Jenifer Lewis. Wilson began his comedy career during his time at Howard University with the urging of his professor, the legendary Al Freeman Jr. Since then, he has appeared on NBC's LAST COMIC STANDIN...

Justin Foster on Ep 25 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 11.08.2026

Justin Foster is a native Texas comedian now living in Los Angeles. Justin quickly charms the audience with his weird, slightly off, yet likable personality that allows him to delve into personal stories of sobriety, his fear of flying, and moving in with his girlfriend. Strange, hilarious, and often unpredictable, Justin travels the country performing at theaters in Seattle, bar basements in Nort...

Peter Murphy on Ep #24 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 04.08.2026

"Authentic, unpretentious, and fun, Peter takes a comedic look at the world through the lens of a reformed Floridian." Peter Murphy performs regularly at Flappers and hosts a variety of shows, including "Famous Fridays" and "Uncle Clyde's Comedy Contest." His work with the NFL, Xbox, Tastemade, FanDuel, Dove, and GOAL.com has amassed millions of views online. Peter was featured in the film "Oppenh...

Francisco Ramos on Ep #22 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 21.07.2026

Francisco Ramos is a Venezuelan-American stand-up comedian who was part of the first-ever Netflix Is A Joke Festival held in Los Angeles.  He can be seen currently on the Netflix hit show "Gentefied".  He directed, co-wrote, and starred in his debut comedy short "Zoo Animals," which was acquired by HBO MAX to stream on their platform.  He also shot a stand-up special, "Entre Nos," for HBO.   He wa...

George K. Burns on Ep #21 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 14.07.2026

George K. Burns is a comedian, writer, and actor who has appeared on E! Entertainment, fuboTV, and TV One sitcom "Born Again Virgin". He recently co-created, co-wrote, and executive-produced a scripted comedy series for Audible titled YES WE CANNABIS. Born and raised in Tallahassee, FL, George once had dreams of playing professional basketball in the NBA. However, he decided the world wasn't ready...

Francis Cronin on Ep #20 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 08.07.2026

Francis Cronin is an Irish-born and raised comedian, actor, writer, producer, and ex-Irish army officer. In 2012, Frank won the 'People's Choice Award' at the WAFF Awards in Ireland. Nominated for an 'Outsider - Person of the Year Award' in 2013 for his comedic documentary series about living in a tent for his entire final year of university. He received a full scholarship at the Stella Adler Acad...

Will Burkart on Ep #19 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 30.06.2026

Will Burkart is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian and actor. After growing  up in the SF Bay Area, he moved out to LA and quickly established himself as  one of the hardest-working young comics on the scene. Given the massive  popularity of his stand-up clips on social media, Will's fan base has skyrocketed  over the past few years, amassing over 1.5 million followers and more than 400  millio...

Elyssa Phillips on Ep #18 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 23.06.2026

A native New Yorker, Elyssa has been acting since the age of 5 (she still owns  the red dress with the black bow from when she played Annie at the age of 6).  After studying at the British American Drama Academy in England, and  graduating from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Elyssa spent her time  performing around the country in various theatrical productions....from  Shakespeare's "...

Greg Benevent on Ep #17 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 16.06.2026

After years of writing screenplays that were optioned but never made and ghostwriting jokes for others, Greg began stand-up. He's since made it to the semifi nals of the Boston Comedy Festival and the San Diego Comedy Festival. A Best of the Fest Showcasing Comedian at the 2019 & 2020 Burbank Comedy Festival, as well as at the 2020 Palm Springs Comedy Festival, Greg has been to the Main Event of t...

Mary Basmadjian on Ep #16 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 09.06.2026

Mary Basmadjian is a stand-up comedian, actor, and producer based in Los Angeles. Her comedic work pokes holes and fun at topics rooted in intersectional identity, mental health, digital culture, and the Armenian immigrant experience in America. Growing up around funny accents and family melodramas in the 90s is what ultimately led Mary to adopt comedy as a second language. Because laughter has he...

Paul Elia on Ep #15 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 02.06.2026

Paul Elia is an actor and comedian of Chaldean and Assyrian heritage, best known for his frequent roles as sketch characters on "Conan" with Conan O'Brien. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Paul started his career as a stand-in for Michael Imperioli on the show Detroit 187. After the show ended, he relocated to Los Angeles in 2010 and has made several guest appearances on television shows such as...

Hans Sardo on Ep #14 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 26.05.2026

Hans Sardo is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian and actor. He is well-known in the Southern California comedy scene for hosting New Joke City—a signature interactive show at the Astronaut City venue where comics hit the stage with fresh, untested material that emerges from audience suggestions. He has performed at Flappers Comedy Club and The Comedy Store, and is a regular host and producer of...

Eddie Pence on Ep #13 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 19.05.2026

Eddie Pence is a comedian, actor, and podcaster. The Hollywood Reporter named Eddie Pence one of the Top New Faces of the Montreal Comedy Festival in 2004; he was also invited back to perform there again in 2006. In 2007, Eddie performed at the HBO Aspen Comedy Arts Festival and at HBO's The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. In 2010, Eddie was a fi nalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competitio...

Sam Salem on Ep #12 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 14.05.2026

Once a midwesterner, Sam Salem is an LA-based comedian known best for fi tting in with the youth (read: making up Gen Z slang for his students). When Sam isn't headlining at clubs and theaters throughout the U.S., he's creating online videos featuring his uniquely laidback comedic voice, reaching more than 100 million views across platforms. As a result, his comedy has been featured on EllenTV, iH...

Joanie Coyote on Ep #10 | Flappers Presents - Behind the Funny w/ Barbara Holliday and Joshua Snyder 29.04.2026

Joanie Coyote is an artist and comedian who has performed at some of the top comedy clubs in the country and has featured for comics such as Ron White, Wanda Sykes, George Lopez, and Dave Attell. She has performed Stand-Up Comedy, Sketch Comedy, and Improv at some of the top clubs and theaters in the country. She headlined at the Egyptian Theater in Utah and performed at the Sundance Film Festival...

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