Gettin' Better with Ron Funches

Today, I sit down with comedian, Brian Simpson. We talk about growing up in foster care, the military, being homeless, finding comedy, mental health vs mental hygiene, and how Brian is Gettin’ Better!    Check out Brian’s special with “The Standups” streaming right now on Netflix   Follow Brian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bscomedian/?hl=en   Twi...

Today, I sit down with comedian, writer, actor, and all around legend, Phil LaMarr. We talk about voice acting, Samurai Jack, his history with Family Guy, representation being a priority, Sidney Poitier, and how Phil is Gettin’ Better!    Follow Phil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillamarr     This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Helix is offering UP TO...

Today, I sit down with comedian Rick Ingraham. We talk about being raised in Kansas, Moving to LA, being a Dad, self destructive habits, goals, and how Rick is Gettin’ Better! Check out his podcast “Rick Ingraham Talks to Strangers” and “The Comedy Store Podcast” wherever you get yours! Follow Rick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickingraham     This e...

Today, I sit down with comedian Roy Wood Jr. We talk about parenting, getting rejected by BET, his solution for anger, his goals, and how Roy is Gettin’ Better!    Check out Roy’s special “Imperfect Messenger” on Paramount+ or the Comedy Central App.    Check out Roy’s podcast “Roy’s Job Fare” on iHeart radio.   Follow me on...

Today, I sit down with comedian Moses Storm. We talk about his HBO special, things going wrong during taping, competition in acting, how he learns his lines with dyslexia, and how Moses is Gettin’ Better!   Moses has a new stand up special “Trash White” available on HBO Max on Jan 20th!    This episode is brought to you by DoorDash. Download DoorDash in the App Sto...

Today, I sit down with actor Freddie Prinze Jr. We talk about our love of pro wrestling, writing for WWE, his Father, Richard Pryor stories, bad teachers, his goals, and how Freddie is Gettin’ Better!    Check out his podcast “Wrestling with Freddie” on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wrestling-with-freddie/id1593422280     This episode is b...

Today, I sit down with my producer Halston to chat about our year and answer some questions you sent in. We go over my vision board for the year, motivation, discipline, goals, what my day's look like, and how we’re Gettin’ Better!    Follow me on my Twitch channel for comedy nights, video games with friends, and more! https://www.twitch.tv/ron_funches     Become a...

Today, I sit down with my manager Melanie Truhett-Posehn. We talk about what lead her to managing artists, what it’s like being married to Brian Posehn, advice for young comedians, her goals, and how Melanie is Gettin’ Better!     Help Nigel recover from a Christmas Eve fire here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nigel-recover-from-a-christmas-eve-fire     This episo...

Today, I sit down with actor/comedian Sasheer Zamata. We talk about her Mother’s role in the civil rights movement, her time on SNL, health, panic attacks, money, goals, and how Sasheer is Gettin’ Better!    Follow Sasheer  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesheertruth     Follow me on my Twitch channel for comedy nights, video games with friends, and more...

Today, I sit down with comedian Ricky Velez. We talk about his new HBO special, Judd Apatow, bombing in Japan, being too high at the airport, popular vs good, enjoying your life, and how Ricky is Gettin’ Better!   Check out Ricky’s new special “Here’s Everything” on HBO Max today!    Follow Ricky  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickyvelez &nb...

Today, I sit down with actor/comedian/writer, Steve Agee. We talk about Steve’s time on Suicide Squad, John Cena, how he dealt with his parents passing, meditation, his goals, and how Steve is Gettin’ Better!    Follow Steve:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveagee   Twitter: https://twitter.com/steveagee     I have a show in LA on Dec 18th at Dyna...

Today, I sit down with comedian Frankie Quiñones. You might know Frankie from his popular character, “Creeper”. We talk about trying to fit in, facing your demons, denial, anger, goals, and how Frankie is Gettin' Better!    Follow Frankie:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankiequinones   Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankiequinones     Check...

Today, I sit down with comedian Giulia Rozzi. We talk about people pleasing, worrying about time, psychics, her lowest point, rebounds, and how Giulia is Gettin’ Better!    Follow Giulia:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msgiuliarozzi   Twitter: https://twitter.com/giuliarozzi     For tickets to the “It’s a Wonderful Life” table read go to...

Today, I sit down with writer/director Maureen Bharoocha. We talk about working on Golden Arm together, finding a work/life balance, dating in the industry, creative anxiety, guilt vs want, family, directing, and how Maureen is Gettin’ Better!    Follow Maureen:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maureenbharoocha/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbharoocha    ...

Today, I sit down with professional wrestler/musician, Lio Rush aka Lionel Green. We talk about having kids at a young age, being different, WWE, growing as a Father, mental health, his goals, and how Lionel is Gettin’ Better!    Follow Lio:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionelgreen   Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsliorush     For tickets to the &ldq...

Today, I sit down with comedian, Jenny Zigrino. We talk about being worthy, dating with purpose, diet culture, her struggle with eating disorders, starting an onlyfans, and much more!    Follow Jenny:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyzigrino   Twitter: https://twitter.com/jennyzigrino     Jenny is taping her special in Brooklyn, NY on Nov 14th at 6:30 &...

Today, I sit down with comedian, actress, and writer, Jennifer Sterger. We talk about mental health days, being bullied, healthy body images, advice from Norm Macdonald, her goals, and how Jennifer is Gettin’ Better!    Follow Jennifer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifersterger/?hl=en   Twitter: https://twitter.com/jennifersterger     This episode is also...

Today, I sit down with comedian, Rick Glassman from “Take Your Shoes Off” Podcast. We talk about rational fears, calculator thoughts, trying hard, getting diagnosed with autism, his new show, and how Rick is Gettin’ Better!    Follow Rick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickglassman   Twitter: https://twitter.com/RickGlassman     Rick’s Cards:...

Today, I sit down with comedian, Sam Morril. We talk about life on the road, survival mindsets, Greg Giraldo, Patrice O'Neal, improving your quality of life, his goals, and how Sam is Gettin’ Better!    This episode is also brought to you by Scribd. Get a FREE 60-day trial at https://try.scribd.com/funches/       Follow me on my Twitch channel for comedy nights, vide...

Today, I sit down with songwriter, producer and composer, Jim Johnston. Jim is most known for creating all of your favorite WWE walk out music. We talk about how Jim fell in love with music, the fear of coming in second, doing The Rock’s theme song, spirituality, his goals, and how Jim is Gettin’ Better!    This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Get 10% off your first...

Today, I sit down and do a solo podcast with my producer Halston. We do our Affirmations, go through a bunch of questions that some of you sent in, and chat about how I have been Gettin’ Better!      Follow me on my Twitch channel for comedy nights, video games with friends, and more! https://www.twitch.tv/ron_funches     Become a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/get...

Today, I sit down with comedian/actor Amanda Seales. We talk about trusting your gut, real strength, shooting her special, sad tax, her goals. and how Amanda is Gettin’ Better!  Follow Amanda  Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandaseales   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaseales     This episode is also brought to you by Better Help. Get 10% off your first mon...

Today, I sit down with pro wrestler Mike Santana! We talk about his love for pro wrestling, his Father, getting jumped out of a gang, AEW, his goals, and how Mike is Gettin’ Better!  Follow Mike: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Santana_Proud   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santana_proud     Follow me on my new Twitch channel for comedy nights, video games with friends...

Today, I sit down with writer and poet, Saeed Jones. We talk about Texas, taking care of yourself, the milk crate challenge, advice from his therapist, his writing, his goals, and how Saeed is Gettin’ Better!   Follow Saeed: Twitter: https://twitter.com/theferocity   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theferocity   This episode is also brought to you by Better Help. Get 10%...

Today’s episode is from a conversation with the late, great Trevor Moore. We talk about Blair Socci, Prison TikTok, The Whitest Kids U Know, his love for his family, and much more.    In Loving Memory of Trevor Moore      Follow me on my new Twitch channel for comedy nights, video games with friends, and more! https://www.twitch.tv/ron_funches     Become a...