Get to the Joke

Marc sits down with Philadelphia comedian and one half  of "Stand Up Guys" podcast.  Jake is one of the local standouts who has elevated his presence past Philadelphia with appearances at the Big Sky and Boston comedy festivals.  Jake talks about how being raised during the "Jackass" era led to his love of the performing arts.  Jake landed his big break after taking a comedy wr...

Marc sits down with fellow comic, friend and co-producer, Buddy Harris.  This interview explores Buddy's troubled background and the obstacles he had to overcome in order to obtain personal growth and purpose.  Buddy then lets the audience into his mind and his vivid imagination as he develops his beloved bits out of thin air and works through some upcoming bits for future shows.  I...

This was such an incredible interview!  Marc sits down with Philly's Phunniest winner and Philadelphia comedy legend, Chip Chantry!  Chip spares no detail and gives such invaluable and practical advice in how to craft a joke and develop an idea to its fullest potential.  Chip talks about getting into comedy, his relationship with his brother and parents and walking away from teachin...

Marc sits down with close friend and comedian, Jesse Blanco, to discuss the abuse he suffered in his childhood and ultimately what led him into stand up at a later age.  Jesse breaks down his classic, "Mattress Store" bit and his unorthodox way of developing material.  Jesse shares frusterations with running a popular open mic.

In the most explosive interview yet, Chris Dolan reveals the upsetting backstory behind one of his best jokes, his diligent writing process, the inspiration and work ethic for his popular blog and the value of the open mic.  Chris does not hold back and tells all in an interview that, for the first time, caught Marc off guard.

For the first time, Marc intereviews two comedians - married couple, Missy and Jeremy Hall.  Missy and Jeremy talk about the struggles in their personal lives and how it led to the stage.  Missy shares her very unconventional transition into the world of stand up comedy and how she saw success immediately which has led to a prosperous career that includes admittance into some of the coun...

In this episode, Marc talks to the very talented comedian, Jim Tews, about how his parent's divorce, career with the Coast Guard and move to NYC shaped his comedy career.  Jim exposes how he develops some of his incredible bits that have led to two outstanding comedy albums. This is an episode not to be missed by any fan of comedy!

In this eye opening interview, Marc sits down with the original winner of Philly's Phunniest to talk about his traumatic childhood and how he found stand up comedy after a successful career in social work.  You will get a first hand look at how David creates his rapid fire punchilines that launched him into the forefront in Philly comedy.

Marc sits down with his good friend, Jon Koppel for a no holds bar interview where they talk about divorce, drug addiction and loss.  Jon talks to Marc about his motivation into stand up comedy, the strict requirements he puts on his jokes and what he ulitmatly wants to do outside of stand up comedy.  Jon runs a popular podcast "PEAKS" and is the former host of "The Jon Koppel Podcast."

Marc sits down with Philadelphia comedian, Erik Terrell to discuss his incredible work ethic when writing jokes.  You will here Eric discuss his upbriniging and how he got into stand up comedy and how he spends his six hours of week preparing for shows and writing material.

or the premiere episode of Get to the Joke, Marc sits down with New Jersey comedian, Troy Moore to discuss how he overcame struggles in his personal life to shape his comedy career.